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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.18, 1,611.39 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.18, 1,611.39 and 343.58 is: 515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.18 : 1,611.39 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.18/1,611.39 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.18x = 1,611.39 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.18x = 553,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,641.38/1,074.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.41

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