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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.62, 1,618.68 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.62, 1,618.68 and 463.14 is: 694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.62 : 1,618.68 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.62/1,618.68 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.62x = 1,618.68 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.62x = 749,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,675.46/1,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.39

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