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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.44, 1,553.21 and 342.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.44, 1,553.21 and 342.15 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.44 : 1,553.21 = 342.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.44/1,553.21 = 342.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.44x = 1,553.21 × 342.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.44x = 531,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,429.09/1,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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