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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.47, 1,551.33 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.47, 1,551.33 and 340.96 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.47 : 1,551.33 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.47/1,551.33 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.47x = 1,551.33 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.47x = 528,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,941.48/1,034.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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