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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.50, 1,615.02 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.50, 1,615.02 and 307 is: 460.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.50 : 1,615.02 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.50/1,615.02 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.50x = 1,615.02 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.50x = 495,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,811.14/1,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.58

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