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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.46, 1,619.28 and 463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.46, 1,619.28 and 463.18 is: 694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.46 : 1,619.28 = 463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.46/1,619.28 = 463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.46x = 1,619.28 × 463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.46x = 750,018.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,018.11/1,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.81

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