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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.24, 1,613.13 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.24, 1,613.13 and 344.80 is: 517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.24 : 1,613.13 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.24/1,613.13 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.24x = 1,613.13 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.24x = 556,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,207.22/1,075.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.29

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