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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.22, 1,608.60 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.22, 1,608.60 and 456.54 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.22 : 1,608.60 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.22/1,608.60 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.22x = 1,608.60 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.22x = 734,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,390.24/1,073.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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