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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.31, 1,614.47 and 345.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.31, 1,614.47 and 345.95 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.31 : 1,614.47 = 345.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.31/1,614.47 = 345.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.31x = 1,614.47 × 345.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.31x = 558,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,525.90/1,076.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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