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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.11, 1,611.15 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.11, 1,611.15 and 457.98 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.11 : 1,611.15 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.11/1,611.15 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.11x = 1,611.15 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.11x = 737,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,874.48/1,075.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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