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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.72, 1,612.09 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.72, 1,612.09 and 305.22 is: 457.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.72 : 1,612.09 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.72/1,612.09 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.72x = 1,612.09 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.72x = 492,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,034.05/1,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.83

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