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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.96, 1,552.09 and 341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.96, 1,552.09 and 341.46 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.96 : 1,552.09 = 341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.96/1,552.09 = 341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.96x = 1,552.09 × 341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.96x = 529,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,968.89/1,034.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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