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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.09, 1,614.15 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.09, 1,614.15 and 306.59 is: 459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.09 : 1,614.15 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.09/1,614.15 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.09x = 1,614.15 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.09x = 494,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,882.25/1,076.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.89

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