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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.92, 1,613.76 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.92, 1,613.76 and 306.48 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.92 : 1,613.76 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.92/1,613.76 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.92x = 1,613.76 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.92x = 494,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,585.16/1,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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