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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.79, 1,618.14 and 463.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.79, 1,618.14 and 463.33 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.79 : 1,618.14 = 463.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.79/1,618.14 = 463.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.79x = 1,618.14 × 463.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.79x = 749,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,732.81/1,079.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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