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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.80, 1,552.33 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.80, 1,552.33 and 341.55 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.80 : 1,552.33 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.80/1,552.33 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.80x = 1,552.33 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.80x = 530,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,198.31/1,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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