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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.91, 1,612.67 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.91, 1,612.67 and 334.51 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.91 : 1,612.67 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.91/1,612.67 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.91x = 1,612.67 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.91x = 539,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,454.24/1,074.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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