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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.38, 1,614.41 and 345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.38, 1,614.41 and 345.86 is: 518.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.38 : 1,614.41 = 345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.38/1,614.41 = 345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.38x = 1,614.41 × 345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.38x = 558,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,364.74/1,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.74

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