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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.30, 1,613.07 and 344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.30, 1,613.07 and 344.62 is: 516.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.30 : 1,613.07 = 344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.30/1,613.07 = 344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.30x = 1,613.07 × 344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.30x = 555,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,896.18/1,075.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.97

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