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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.28, 1,611.63 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.28, 1,611.63 and 458.73 is: 687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.28 : 1,611.63 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.28/1,611.63 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.28x = 1,611.63 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.28x = 739,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,303.03/1,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.55

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