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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.38, 1,553.11 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.38, 1,553.11 and 342.36 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.38 : 1,553.11 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.38/1,553.11 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.38x = 1,553.11 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.38x = 531,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,721.88/1,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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