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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.29, 1,617.39 and 462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.29, 1,617.39 and 462.83 is: 693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.29 : 1,617.39 = 462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.29/1,617.39 = 462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.29x = 1,617.39 × 462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.29x = 748,576.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,576.61/1,079.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.58

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