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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.68, 1,613.70 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.68, 1,613.70 and 345.48 is: 518.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.68 : 1,613.70 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.68/1,613.70 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.68x = 1,613.70 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.68x = 557,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,501.08/1,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.28

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