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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.66, 1,615 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.66, 1,615 and 460.22 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.66 : 1,615 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.66/1,615 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.66x = 1,615 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.66x = 743,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,255.30/1,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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