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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.44, 1,611.64 and 344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.44, 1,611.64 and 344.06 is: 516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.44 : 1,611.64 = 344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.44/1,611.64 = 344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.44x = 1,611.64 × 344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.44x = 554,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,500.86/1,074.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.08

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