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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.60, 1,551.57 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.60, 1,551.57 and 341.11 is: 511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.60 : 1,551.57 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.60/1,551.57 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.60x = 1,551.57 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.60x = 529,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,256.04/1,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.56

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