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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.56, 1,618.26 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.56, 1,618.26 and 462.54 is: 693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.56 : 1,618.26 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.56/1,618.26 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.56x = 1,618.26 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.56x = 748,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,509.98/1,078.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.99

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