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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.85, 1,552.44 and 341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.85, 1,552.44 and 341.55 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.85 : 1,552.44 = 341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.85/1,552.44 = 341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.85x = 1,552.44 × 341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.85x = 530,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,234.17/1,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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