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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.94, 1,613.98 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.94, 1,613.98 and 459.64 is: 689.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.94 : 1,613.98 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.94/1,613.98 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.94x = 1,613.98 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.94x = 741,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,852.36/1,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.49

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