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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.97, 1,552.50 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.97, 1,552.50 and 341.70 is: 512.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.97 : 1,552.50 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.97/1,552.50 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.97x = 1,552.50 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.97x = 530,480.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,480.63/1,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.56

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