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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.67, 1,613.51 and 306.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.67, 1,613.51 and 306.17 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.67 : 1,613.51 = 306.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.67/1,613.51 = 306.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.67x = 1,613.51 × 306.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.67x = 494,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,011.63/1,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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