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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.45, 1,552.91 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.45, 1,552.91 and 341.91 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.45 : 1,552.91 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.45/1,552.91 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.45x = 1,552.91 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.45x = 530,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,953.75/1,035.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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