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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.28, 1,613.14 and 345.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.28, 1,613.14 and 345.36 is: 518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.28 : 1,613.14 = 345.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.28/1,613.14 = 345.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.28x = 1,613.14 × 345.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.28x = 557,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,118.06/1,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.12

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