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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.48, 1,618.02 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.48, 1,618.02 and 462.28 is: 693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.48 : 1,618.02 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.48/1,618.02 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.48x = 1,618.02 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.48x = 747,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,978.29/1,078.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.55

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