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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.64, 1,614.28 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.64, 1,614.28 and 460.04 is: 689.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.64 : 1,614.28 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.64/1,614.28 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.64x = 1,614.28 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.64x = 742,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,633.37/1,076.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.77

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