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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.25, 1,613.55 and 345.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.25, 1,613.55 and 345.39 is: 517.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.25 : 1,613.55 = 345.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.25/1,613.55 = 345.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.25x = 1,613.55 × 345.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.25x = 557,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,304.03/1,076.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.82

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