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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.39, 1,614.43 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.39, 1,614.43 and 345.87 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.39 : 1,614.43 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.39/1,614.43 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.39x = 1,614.43 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.39x = 558,383.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,383.34/1,076.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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