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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.09, 1,613.93 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.09, 1,613.93 and 345.87 is: 518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.09 : 1,613.93 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.09/1,613.93 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.09x = 1,613.93 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.09x = 558,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,208.24/1,076.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.74

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