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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.26, 1,616.12 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.26, 1,616.12 and 346.89 is: 520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.26 : 1,616.12 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.26/1,616.12 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.26x = 1,616.12 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.26x = 560,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,616.95/1,077.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.41

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