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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.42, 1,614.80 and 345.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.42, 1,614.80 and 345.84 is: 518.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.42 : 1,614.80 = 345.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.42/1,614.80 = 345.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.42x = 1,614.80 × 345.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.42x = 558,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,457.24/1,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.81

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