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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.75, 1,552.31 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.75, 1,552.31 and 341.45 is: 512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.75 : 1,552.31 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.75/1,552.31 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.75x = 1,552.31 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.75x = 530,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,026.78/1,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.23

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