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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.73, 1,618.19 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.73, 1,618.19 and 454.32 is: 680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.73 : 1,618.19 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.73/1,618.19 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.73x = 1,618.19 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.73x = 735,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,176.08/1,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.89

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