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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.87, 1,612.47 and 305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.87, 1,612.47 and 305.35 is: 458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.87 : 1,612.47 = 305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.87/1,612.47 = 305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.87x = 1,612.47 × 305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.87x = 492,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,366.19/1,074.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.07

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