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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.76, 1,615.26 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.76, 1,615.26 and 346.32 is: 519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.76 : 1,615.26 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.76/1,615.26 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.76x = 1,615.26 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.76x = 559,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,396.84/1,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.52

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