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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.34, 1,553.23 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.34, 1,553.23 and 342.07 is: 513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.34 : 1,553.23 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.34/1,553.23 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.34x = 1,553.23 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.34x = 531,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,313.39/1,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.18

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