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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.52, 1,617.92 and 462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.52, 1,617.92 and 462.49 is: 693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.52 : 1,617.92 = 462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.52/1,617.92 = 462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.52x = 1,617.92 × 462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.52x = 748,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,269.51/1,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.15

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