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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.72, 1,551.71 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.72, 1,551.71 and 341.26 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.72 : 1,551.71 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.72/1,551.71 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.72x = 1,551.71 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.72x = 529,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,540.34/1,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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