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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.30, 1,552.65 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.30, 1,552.65 and 342.06 is: 512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.30 : 1,552.65 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.30/1,552.65 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.30x = 1,552.65 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.30x = 531,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,099.46/1,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.99

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