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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.16, 1,552.56 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.16, 1,552.56 and 341.72 is: 512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.16 : 1,552.56 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.16/1,552.56 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.16x = 1,552.56 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.16x = 530,540.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,540.80/1,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.52

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