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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.97, 1,615.77 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.97, 1,615.77 and 346.53 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.97 : 1,615.77 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.97/1,615.77 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.97x = 1,615.77 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.97x = 559,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,912.78/1,076.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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