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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.52, 1,614.79 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.52, 1,614.79 and 296.52 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.52 : 1,614.79 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.52/1,614.79 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.52x = 1,614.79 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.52x = 478,821.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,821.53/1,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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