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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074, 1,611 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074, 1,611 and 344.18 is: 516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074 : 1,611 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074/1,611 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074x = 1,611 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074x = 554,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,473.98/1,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.27

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