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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.93, 1,615.18 and 460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.93, 1,615.18 and 460.68 is: 690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.93 : 1,615.18 = 460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.93/1,615.18 = 460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.93x = 1,615.18 × 460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.93x = 744,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,081.12/1,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.93

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