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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.45, 1,614.95 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.45, 1,614.95 and 306.95 is: 460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.45 : 1,614.95 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.45/1,614.95 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.45x = 1,614.95 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.45x = 495,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,699.29/1,076.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.50

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