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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.19, 1,612.78 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.19, 1,612.78 and 344.82 is: 517.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.19 : 1,612.78 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.19/1,612.78 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.19x = 1,612.78 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.19x = 556,117.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,117.94/1,075.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.23

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