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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.32, 1,614.48 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.32, 1,614.48 and 346.24 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.32 : 1,614.48 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.32/1,614.48 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.32x = 1,614.48 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.32x = 558,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,997.56/1,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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