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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.60, 1,618.58 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.60, 1,618.58 and 462.31 is: 693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.60 : 1,618.58 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.60/1,618.58 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.60x = 1,618.58 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.60x = 748,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,285.72/1,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.76

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