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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.28, 1,611.54 and 343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.28, 1,611.54 and 343.96 is: 515.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.28 : 1,611.54 = 343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.28/1,611.54 = 343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.28x = 1,611.54 × 343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.28x = 554,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,305.30/1,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.98

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