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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.07, 1,615.82 and 347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.07, 1,615.82 and 347.15 is: 520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.07 : 1,615.82 = 347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.07/1,615.82 = 347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.07x = 1,615.82 × 347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.07x = 560,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,936.82/1,077.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.80

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