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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.44, 1,613.94 and 459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.44, 1,613.94 and 459.94 is: 689.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.44 : 1,613.94 = 459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.44/1,613.94 = 459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.44x = 1,613.94 × 459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.44x = 742,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,315.56/1,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.60

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