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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.42, 1,553.46 and 342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.42, 1,553.46 and 342.10 is: 513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.42 : 1,553.46 = 342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.42/1,553.46 = 342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.42x = 1,553.46 × 342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.42x = 531,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,438.67/1,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.26

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