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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074, 1,611.27 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074, 1,611.27 and 457.38 is: 686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074 : 1,611.27 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074/1,611.27 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074x = 1,611.27 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074x = 736,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,962.67/1,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.18

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