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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.99, 1,615.22 and 346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.99, 1,615.22 and 346.37 is: 519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.99 : 1,615.22 = 346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.99/1,615.22 = 346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.99x = 1,615.22 × 346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.99x = 559,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,462.02/1,076.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.47

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