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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.41, 1,551.52 and 341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.41, 1,551.52 and 341.07 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.41 : 1,551.52 = 341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.41/1,551.52 = 341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.41x = 1,551.52 × 341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.41x = 529,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,176.93/1,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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