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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.57, 1,613.01 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.57, 1,613.01 and 344.97 is: 517.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.57 : 1,613.01 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.57/1,613.01 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.57x = 1,613.01 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.57x = 556,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,440.06/1,075.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.34

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