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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.25, 1,551 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.25, 1,551 and 340.71 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.25 : 1,551 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.25/1,551 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.25x = 1,551 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.25x = 528,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,441.21/1,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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