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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.02, 1,614.09 and 345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.02, 1,614.09 and 345.60 is: 518.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.02 : 1,614.09 = 345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.02/1,614.09 = 345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.02x = 1,614.09 × 345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.02x = 557,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,829.50/1,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.42

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