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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.78, 1,612.20 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.78, 1,612.20 and 305.28 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.78 : 1,612.20 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.78/1,612.20 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.78x = 1,612.20 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.78x = 492,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,172.42/1,074.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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