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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.44, 1,614.54 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.44, 1,614.54 and 306.92 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.44 : 1,614.54 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.44/1,614.54 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.44x = 1,614.54 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.44x = 495,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,534.62/1,076.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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