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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.46, 1,614.08 and 459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.46, 1,614.08 and 459.98 is: 689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.46 : 1,614.08 = 459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.46/1,614.08 = 459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.46x = 1,614.08 × 459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.46x = 742,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,444.52/1,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.71

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