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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.16, 1,611.41 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.16, 1,611.41 and 343.95 is: 515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.16 : 1,611.41 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.16/1,611.41 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.16x = 1,611.41 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.16x = 554,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,244.47/1,074.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.98

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