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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.26, 1,611.56 and 457.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.26, 1,611.56 and 457.97 is: 687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.26 : 1,611.56 = 457.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.26/1,611.56 = 457.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.26x = 1,611.56 × 457.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.26x = 738,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,044.40/1,074.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.02

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