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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.47, 1,617.80 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.47, 1,617.80 and 462.06 is: 693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.47 : 1,617.80 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.47/1,617.80 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.47x = 1,617.80 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.47x = 747,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,518.36/1,078.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.13

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