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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.49, 1,551.86 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.49, 1,551.86 and 341.22 is: 511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.49 : 1,551.86 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.49/1,551.86 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.49x = 1,551.86 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.49x = 529,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,523.96/1,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.87

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