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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.61, 1,613.42 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.61, 1,613.42 and 345.25 is: 517.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.61 : 1,613.42 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.61/1,613.42 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.61x = 1,613.42 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.61x = 557,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,023.46/1,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.87

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