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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.48, 1,614.86 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.48, 1,614.86 and 345.88 is: 518.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.48 : 1,614.86 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.48/1,614.86 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.48x = 1,614.86 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.48x = 558,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,539.70/1,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.86

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