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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.99, 1,618.74 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.99, 1,618.74 and 462.74 is: 694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.99 : 1,618.74 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.99/1,618.74 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.99x = 1,618.74 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.99x = 749,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,047.65/1,078.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.21

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