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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.36, 1,551.38 and 341.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.36, 1,551.38 and 341.00 is: 511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.36 : 1,551.38 = 341.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.36/1,551.38 = 341.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.36x = 1,551.38 × 341.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.36x = 529,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,011.12/1,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.44

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