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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.22, 1,614.33 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.22, 1,614.33 and 306.72 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.22 : 1,614.33 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.22/1,614.33 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.22x = 1,614.33 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.22x = 495,147.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,147.30/1,076.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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