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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.17, 1,552.36 and 341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.17, 1,552.36 and 341.71 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.17 : 1,552.36 = 341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.17/1,552.36 = 341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.17x = 1,552.36 × 341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.17x = 530,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,456.94/1,035.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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