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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.01, 1,615.77 and 460.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.01, 1,615.77 and 460.39 is: 690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.01 : 1,615.77 = 460.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.01/1,615.77 = 460.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.01x = 1,615.77 × 460.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.01x = 743,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,884.35/1,077.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.69

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