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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.67, 1,615.20 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.67, 1,615.20 and 346.25 is: 519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.67 : 1,615.20 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.67/1,615.20 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.67x = 1,615.20 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.67x = 559,263
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,263/1,076.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.44

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