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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.70, 1,613.88 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.70, 1,613.88 and 459.90 is: 689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.70 : 1,613.88 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.70/1,613.88 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.70x = 1,613.88 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.70x = 742,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,223.41/1,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.35

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