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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.41, 1,611.14 and 457.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.41, 1,611.14 and 457.77 is: 686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.41 : 1,611.14 = 457.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.41/1,611.14 = 457.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.41x = 1,611.14 × 457.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.41x = 737,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,529.27/1,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.45

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