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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.66, 1,612.22 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.66, 1,612.22 and 334.25 is: 501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.66 : 1,612.22 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.66/1,612.22 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.66x = 1,612.22 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.66x = 538,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,882.86/1,074.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.45

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