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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.83, 1,552.35 and 341.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.83, 1,552.35 and 341.50 is: 512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.83 : 1,552.35 = 341.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.83/1,552.35 = 341.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.83x = 1,552.35 × 341.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.83x = 530,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,127.53/1,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.28

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