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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.96, 1,611.40 and 344.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.96, 1,611.40 and 344.07 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.96 : 1,611.40 = 344.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.96/1,611.40 = 344.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.96x = 1,611.40 × 344.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.96x = 554,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,434.40/1,074.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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