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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.80, 1,614.72 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.80, 1,614.72 and 307.12 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.80 : 1,614.72 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.80/1,614.72 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.80x = 1,614.72 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.80x = 495,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,912.81/1,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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