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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.25, 1,611.70 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.25, 1,611.70 and 457.94 is: 687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.25 : 1,611.70 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.25/1,611.70 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.25x = 1,611.70 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.25x = 738,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,061.90/1,074.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.05

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