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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.02, 1,618.67 and 462.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.02, 1,618.67 and 462.99 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.02 : 1,618.67 = 462.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.02/1,618.67 = 462.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.02x = 1,618.67 × 462.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.02x = 749,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,425.71/1,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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