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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.38, 1,614.36 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.38, 1,614.36 and 345.76 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.38 : 1,614.36 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.38/1,614.36 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.38x = 1,614.36 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.38x = 558,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,181.11/1,076.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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