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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.88, 1,615.31 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.88, 1,615.31 and 346.53 is: 519.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.88 : 1,615.31 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.88/1,615.31 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.88x = 1,615.31 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.88x = 559,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,746.16/1,076.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.79

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