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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.88, 1,552.37 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.88, 1,552.37 and 341.52 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.88 : 1,552.37 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.88/1,552.37 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.88x = 1,552.37 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.88x = 530,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,157.87/1,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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