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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.93, 1,615.22 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.93, 1,615.22 and 307.25 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.93 : 1,615.22 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.93/1,615.22 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.93x = 1,615.22 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.93x = 496,274.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,274.81/1,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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