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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.46, 1,551.93 and 341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.46, 1,551.93 and 341.61 is: 512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.46 : 1,551.93 = 341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.46/1,551.93 = 341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.46x = 1,551.93 × 341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.46x = 530,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,154.81/1,034.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.49

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