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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.02, 1,614.10 and 459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.02, 1,614.10 and 459.65 is: 689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.02 : 1,614.10 = 459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.02/1,614.10 = 459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.02x = 1,614.10 × 459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.02x = 741,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,921.07/1,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.50

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