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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.64, 1,611.83 and 344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.64, 1,611.83 and 344.23 is: 516.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.64 : 1,611.83 = 344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.64/1,611.83 = 344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.64x = 1,611.83 × 344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.64x = 554,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,838.52/1,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.30

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