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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.44, 1,616.41 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.44, 1,616.41 and 461.22 is: 691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.44 : 1,616.41 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.44/1,616.41 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.44x = 1,616.41 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.44x = 745,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,520.62/1,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.30

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