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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.88, 1,615.84 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.88, 1,615.84 and 460.76 is: 691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.88 : 1,615.84 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.88/1,615.84 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.88x = 1,615.84 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.88x = 744,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,514.44/1,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.36

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