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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.74, 1,615.58 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.74, 1,615.58 and 346.86 is: 519.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.74 : 1,615.58 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.74/1,615.58 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.74x = 1,615.58 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.74x = 560,380.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,380.08/1,077.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.96

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