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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.77, 1,618.16 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.77, 1,618.16 and 462.09 is: 693.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.77 : 1,618.16 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.77/1,618.16 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.77x = 1,618.16 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.77x = 747,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,725.15/1,078.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.13

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