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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.97, 1,615.73 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.97, 1,615.73 and 307.47 is: 461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.97 : 1,615.73 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.97/1,615.73 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.97x = 1,615.73 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.97x = 496,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,786.97/1,076.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.28

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