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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.78, 1,552.37 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.78, 1,552.37 and 341.48 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.78 : 1,552.37 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.78/1,552.37 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.78x = 1,552.37 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.78x = 530,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,101.60/1,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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