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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.19, 1,617.83 and 461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.19, 1,617.83 and 461.73 is: 692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.19 : 1,617.83 = 461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.19/1,617.83 = 461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.19x = 1,617.83 × 461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.19x = 747,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,000.65/1,078.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.83

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