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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.47, 1,615.84 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.47, 1,615.84 and 346.86 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.47 : 1,615.84 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.47/1,615.84 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.47x = 1,615.84 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.47x = 560,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,470.26/1,077.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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