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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.38, 1,617.72 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.38, 1,617.72 and 462.36 is: 692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.38 : 1,617.72 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.38/1,617.72 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.38x = 1,617.72 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.38x = 747,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,969.02/1,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.96

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