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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.55, 1,553.51 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.55, 1,553.51 and 342.26 is: 513.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.55 : 1,553.51 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.55/1,553.51 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.55x = 1,553.51 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.55x = 531,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,696.57/1,035.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.45

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