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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.64, 1,612.03 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.64, 1,612.03 and 344.27 is: 516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.64 : 1,612.03 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.64/1,612.03 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.64x = 1,612.03 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.64x = 554,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,973.57/1,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.43

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