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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.94, 1,615.42 and 347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.94, 1,615.42 and 347.03 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.94 : 1,615.42 = 347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.94/1,615.42 = 347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.94x = 1,615.42 × 347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.94x = 560,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,599.20/1,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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