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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.19, 1,613.04 and 458.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.19, 1,613.04 and 458.97 is: 687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.19 : 1,613.04 = 458.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.19/1,613.04 = 458.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.19x = 1,613.04 × 458.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.19x = 740,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,336.97/1,076.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.92

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