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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.30, 1,614.08 and 345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.30, 1,614.08 and 345.70 is: 518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.30 : 1,614.08 = 345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.30/1,614.08 = 345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.30x = 1,614.08 × 345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.30x = 557,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,984.29/1,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.43

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