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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.68, 1,613.40 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.68, 1,613.40 and 459.48 is: 689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.68 : 1,613.40 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.68/1,613.40 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.68x = 1,613.40 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.68x = 741,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,325.03/1,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.17

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