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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.42, 1,551.24 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.42, 1,551.24 and 340.96 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.42 : 1,551.24 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.42/1,551.24 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.42x = 1,551.24 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.42x = 528,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,910.79/1,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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