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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.01, 1,551.15 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.01, 1,551.15 and 341.19 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.01 : 1,551.15 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.01/1,551.15 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.01x = 1,551.15 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.01x = 529,236.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,236.87/1,034.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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