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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.70, 1,619.50 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.70, 1,619.50 and 463.08 is: 694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.70 : 1,619.50 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.70/1,619.50 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.70x = 1,619.50 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.70x = 749,958.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,958.06/1,079.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.60

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