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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.90, 1,615.51 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.90, 1,615.51 and 346.38 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.90 : 1,615.51 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.90/1,615.51 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.90x = 1,615.51 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.90x = 559,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,579.49/1,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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