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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.73, 1,615.23 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.73, 1,615.23 and 346.41 is: 519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.73 : 1,615.23 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.73/1,615.23 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.73x = 1,615.23 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.73x = 559,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,531.82/1,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.66

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