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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.20, 1,552.77 and 341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.20, 1,552.77 and 341.90 is: 512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.20 : 1,552.77 = 341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.20/1,552.77 = 341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.20x = 1,552.77 × 341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.20x = 530,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,892.06/1,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.84

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