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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.40, 1,615.08 and 460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.40, 1,615.08 and 460.18 is: 690.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.40 : 1,615.08 = 460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.40/1,615.08 = 460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.40x = 1,615.08 × 460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.40x = 743,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,227.51/1,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.48

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