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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.10, 1,617.84 and 462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.10, 1,617.84 and 462.15 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.10 : 1,617.84 = 462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.10/1,617.84 = 462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.10x = 1,617.84 × 462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.10x = 747,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,684.76/1,079.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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