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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.18, 1,616.85 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.18, 1,616.85 and 462.18 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.18 : 1,616.85 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.18/1,616.85 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.18x = 1,616.85 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.18x = 747,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,275.73/1,078.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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