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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.85, 1,615.20 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.85, 1,615.20 and 296.83 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.85 : 1,615.20 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.85/1,615.20 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.85x = 1,615.20 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.85x = 479,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,441.56/1,076.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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