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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.49, 1,615.73 and 347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.49, 1,615.73 and 347.07 is: 520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.49 : 1,615.73 = 347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.49/1,615.73 = 347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.49x = 1,615.73 × 347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.49x = 560,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,771.41/1,077.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.44

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