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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.55, 1,613.42 and 344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.55, 1,613.42 and 344.93 is: 517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.55 : 1,613.42 = 344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.55/1,613.42 = 344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.55x = 1,613.42 × 344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.55x = 556,507.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,507.17/1,075.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.42

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