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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.26, 1,613.14 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.26, 1,613.14 and 305.76 is: 458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.26 : 1,613.14 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.26/1,613.14 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.26x = 1,613.14 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.26x = 493,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,233.69/1,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.71

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