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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.58, 1,626.81 and 344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.58, 1,626.81 and 344.15 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.58 : 1,626.81 = 344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.58/1,626.81 = 344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.58x = 1,626.81 × 344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.58x = 559,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,866.66/1,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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