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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.80, 1,614.79 and 460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.80, 1,614.79 and 460.79 is: 691.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.80 : 1,614.79 = 460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.80/1,614.79 = 460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.80x = 1,614.79 × 460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.80x = 744,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,079.08/1,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.01

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