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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.14, 1,612.78 and 344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.14, 1,612.78 and 344.77 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.14 : 1,612.78 = 344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.14/1,612.78 = 344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.14x = 1,612.78 × 344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.14x = 556,038.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,038.16/1,075.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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