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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.29, 1,552.55 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.29, 1,552.55 and 341.84 is: 512.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.29 : 1,552.55 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.29/1,552.55 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.29x = 1,552.55 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.29x = 530,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,725.86/1,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.63

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