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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.51, 1,551.62 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.51, 1,551.62 and 341.15 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.51 : 1,551.62 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.51/1,551.62 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.51x = 1,551.62 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.51x = 529,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,337.34/1,034.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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