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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.52, 1,614.63 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.52, 1,614.63 and 346.59 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.52 : 1,614.63 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.52/1,614.63 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.52x = 1,614.63 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.52x = 559,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,614.61/1,076.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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