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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.42, 1,614.76 and 345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.42, 1,614.76 and 345.74 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.42 : 1,614.76 = 345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.42/1,614.76 = 345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.42x = 1,614.76 × 345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.42x = 558,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,287.12/1,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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