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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.56, 1,613.46 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.56, 1,613.46 and 306.12 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.56 : 1,613.46 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.56/1,613.46 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.56x = 1,613.46 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.56x = 493,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,912.38/1,075.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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