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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.25, 1,617.14 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.25, 1,617.14 and 462.02 is: 692.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.25 : 1,617.14 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.25/1,617.14 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.25x = 1,617.14 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.25x = 747,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,140.63/1,078.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.92

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