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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.11, 1,615.81 and 346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.11, 1,615.81 and 346.85 is: 520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.11 : 1,615.81 = 346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.11/1,615.81 = 346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.11x = 1,615.81 × 346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.11x = 560,435.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,435.62/1,077.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.32

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