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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.95, 1,614.26 and 460.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.95, 1,614.26 and 460.15 is: 689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.95 : 1,614.26 = 460.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.95/1,614.26 = 460.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.95x = 1,614.26 × 460.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.95x = 742,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,799.44/1,076.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.73

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