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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.16, 1,611.54 and 457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.16, 1,611.54 and 457.90 is: 686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.16 : 1,611.54 = 457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.16/1,611.54 = 457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.16x = 1,611.54 × 457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.16x = 737,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,924.17/1,074.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.98

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