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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.14, 1,615.80 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.14, 1,615.80 and 346.74 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.14 : 1,615.80 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.14/1,615.80 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.14x = 1,615.80 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.14x = 560,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,262.49/1,077.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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