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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.55, 1,619.94 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.55, 1,619.94 and 454.80 is: 682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.55 : 1,619.94 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.55/1,619.94 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.55x = 1,619.94 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.55x = 736,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,745.10/1,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.46

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