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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.76, 1,614.99 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.76, 1,614.99 and 346.25 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.76 : 1,614.99 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.76/1,614.99 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.76x = 1,614.99 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.76x = 559,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,183.51/1,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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