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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027, 1,540.50 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027, 1,540.50 and 343 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027 : 1,540.50 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027/1,540.50 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027x = 1,540.50 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027x = 528,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,391.50/1,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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