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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.77, 1,612.29 and 344.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.77, 1,612.29 and 344.09 is: 516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.77 : 1,612.29 = 344.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.77/1,612.29 = 344.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.77x = 1,612.29 × 344.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.77x = 554,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,764.80/1,074.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.17

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