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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.55, 1,619.33 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.55, 1,619.33 and 463.28 is: 694.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.55 : 1,619.33 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.55/1,619.33 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.55x = 1,619.33 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.55x = 750,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,192.79/1,079.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.91

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