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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.49, 1,614.87 and 346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.49, 1,614.87 and 346.14 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.49 : 1,614.87 = 346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.49/1,614.87 = 346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.49x = 1,614.87 × 346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.49x = 558,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,971.10/1,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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