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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.46, 1,614.98 and 346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.46, 1,614.98 and 346.11 is: 519.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.46 : 1,614.98 = 346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.46/1,614.98 = 346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.46x = 1,614.98 × 346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.46x = 558,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,960.73/1,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.26

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