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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.08, 1,615.62 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.08, 1,615.62 and 346.74 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.08 : 1,615.62 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.08/1,615.62 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.08x = 1,615.62 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.08x = 560,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,200.08/1,077.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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