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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.25, 1,614.38 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.25, 1,614.38 and 306.75 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.25 : 1,614.38 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.25/1,614.38 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.25x = 1,614.38 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.25x = 495,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,209.53/1,076.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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