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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.75, 1,613.67 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.75, 1,613.67 and 306.25 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.75 : 1,613.67 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.75/1,613.67 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.75x = 1,613.67 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.75x = 494,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,186.44/1,075.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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