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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.07, 1,552.28 and 341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.07, 1,552.28 and 341.58 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.07 : 1,552.28 = 341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.07/1,552.28 = 341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.07x = 1,552.28 × 341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.07x = 530,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,227.80/1,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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