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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.03, 1,614.08 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.03, 1,614.08 and 306.53 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.03 : 1,614.08 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.03/1,614.08 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.03x = 1,614.08 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.03x = 494,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,762.41/1,076.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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