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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.26, 1,552.29 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.26, 1,552.29 and 341.74 is: 512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.26 : 1,552.29 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.26/1,552.29 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.26x = 1,552.29 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.26x = 530,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,479.58/1,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.41

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