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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.66, 1,615.26 and 460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.66, 1,615.26 and 460.64 is: 691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.66 : 1,615.26 = 460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.66/1,615.26 = 460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.66x = 1,615.26 × 460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.66x = 744,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,053.37/1,076.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.08

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