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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.84, 1,551.66 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.84, 1,551.66 and 341.32 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.84 : 1,551.66 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.84/1,551.66 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.84x = 1,551.66 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.84x = 529,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,612.51/1,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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