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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.26, 1,614.64 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.26, 1,614.64 and 306.76 is: 460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.26 : 1,614.64 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.26/1,614.64 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.26x = 1,614.64 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.26x = 495,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,306.97/1,076.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.21

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