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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.28, 1,610.46 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.28, 1,610.46 and 458.44 is: 687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.28 : 1,610.46 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.28/1,610.46 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.28x = 1,610.46 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.28x = 738,299.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,299.28/1,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.25

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