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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.47, 1,615.02 and 346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.47, 1,615.02 and 346.03 is: 519.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.47 : 1,615.02 = 346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.47/1,615.02 = 346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.47x = 1,615.02 × 346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.47x = 558,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,845.37/1,076.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.15

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