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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.71, 1,551.65 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.71, 1,551.65 and 341.24 is: 511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.71 : 1,551.65 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.71/1,551.65 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.71x = 1,551.65 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.71x = 529,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,489.78/1,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.73

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