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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.04, 1,614.02 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.04, 1,614.02 and 306.54 is: 459.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.04 : 1,614.02 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.04/1,614.02 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.04x = 1,614.02 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.04x = 494,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,752.09/1,076.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.79

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