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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.90, 1,615.85 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.90, 1,615.85 and 336.62 is: 505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.90 : 1,615.85 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.90/1,615.85 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.90x = 1,615.85 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.90x = 543,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,927.43/1,076.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.09

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