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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.67, 1,613.10 and 459.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.67, 1,613.10 and 459.67 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.67 : 1,613.10 = 459.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.67/1,613.10 = 459.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.67x = 1,613.10 × 459.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.67x = 741,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,493.68/1,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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