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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.90, 1,612.32 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.90, 1,612.32 and 344.52 is: 516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.90 : 1,612.32 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.90/1,612.32 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.90x = 1,612.32 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.90x = 555,476.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,476.49/1,074.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.77

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