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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.54, 1,619.49 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.54, 1,619.49 and 463.26 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.54 : 1,619.49 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.54/1,619.49 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.54x = 1,619.49 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.54x = 750,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,244.94/1,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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