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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.67, 1,610.80 and 458.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.67, 1,610.80 and 458.89 is: 687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.67 : 1,610.80 = 458.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.67/1,610.80 = 458.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.67x = 1,610.80 × 458.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.67x = 739,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,180.01/1,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.82

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