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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.09, 1,609.74 and 342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.09, 1,609.74 and 342.78 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.09 : 1,609.74 = 342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.09/1,609.74 = 342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.09x = 1,609.74 × 342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.09x = 551,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,786.68/1,073.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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