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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.89, 1,552.15 and 341.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.89, 1,552.15 and 341.57 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.89 : 1,552.15 = 341.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.89/1,552.15 = 341.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.89x = 1,552.15 × 341.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.89x = 530,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,159.26/1,034.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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