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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.78, 1,615.30 and 460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.78, 1,615.30 and 460.56 is: 690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.78 : 1,615.30 = 460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.78/1,615.30 = 460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.78x = 1,615.30 × 460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.78x = 743,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,942.57/1,076.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.90

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