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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.56, 1,613.14 and 344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.56, 1,613.14 and 344.92 is: 517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.56 : 1,613.14 = 344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.56/1,613.14 = 344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.56x = 1,613.14 × 344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.56x = 556,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,404.25/1,075.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.32

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