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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.45, 1,618.91 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.45, 1,618.91 and 463.44 is: 695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.45 : 1,618.91 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.45/1,618.91 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.45x = 1,618.91 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.45x = 750,265.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,265.33/1,079.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.05

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