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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.96, 1,613.94 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.96, 1,613.94 and 306.46 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.96 : 1,613.94 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.96/1,613.94 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.96x = 1,613.94 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.96x = 494,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,608.05/1,075.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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