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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.36, 1,616.10 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.36, 1,616.10 and 346.74 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.36 : 1,616.10 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.36/1,616.10 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.36x = 1,616.10 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.36x = 560,366.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,366.51/1,077.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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