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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.80, 4,603.20 and 760.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.80, 4,603.20 and 760.30 is: 1,140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.80 : 4,603.20 = 760.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.80/4,603.20 = 760.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.80x = 4,603.20 × 760.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.80x = 3,499,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,798.60/3,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.45

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