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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.24, 1,552.96 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.24, 1,552.96 and 341.91 is: 512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.24 : 1,552.96 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.24/1,552.96 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.24x = 1,552.96 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.24x = 530,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,971.06/1,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.90

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