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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.22, 1,611.57 and 343.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.22, 1,611.57 and 343.82 is: 515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.22 : 1,611.57 = 343.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.22/1,611.57 = 343.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.22x = 1,611.57 × 343.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.22x = 554,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,090.00/1,074.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.81

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