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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.06, 1,615.86 and 346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.06, 1,615.86 and 346.71 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.06 : 1,615.86 = 346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.06/1,615.86 = 346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.06x = 1,615.86 × 346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.06x = 560,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,234.82/1,077.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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