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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.81, 1,552.23 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.81, 1,552.23 and 341.51 is: 512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.81 : 1,552.23 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.81/1,552.23 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.81x = 1,552.23 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.81x = 530,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,102.07/1,034.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.27

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