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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.76, 1,615.16 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.76, 1,615.16 and 460.08 is: 690.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.76 : 1,615.16 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.76/1,615.16 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.76x = 1,615.16 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.76x = 743,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,104.55/1,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.13

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