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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.92, 1,620.16 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.92, 1,620.16 and 463.28 is: 695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.92 : 1,620.16 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.92/1,620.16 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.92x = 1,620.16 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.92x = 750,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,587.72/1,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.04

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