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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.94, 1,615.56 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.94, 1,615.56 and 346.52 is: 519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.94 : 1,615.56 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.94/1,615.56 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.94x = 1,615.56 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.94x = 559,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,823.85/1,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.83

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