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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.38, 1,613.92 and 459.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.38, 1,613.92 and 459.77 is: 689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.38 : 1,613.92 = 459.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.38/1,613.92 = 459.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.38x = 1,613.92 × 459.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.38x = 742,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,032.00/1,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.38

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