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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.50, 1,614.76 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.50, 1,614.76 and 346.08 is: 519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.50 : 1,614.76 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.50/1,614.76 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.50x = 1,614.76 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.50x = 558,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,828.93/1,076.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.12

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