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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.63, 1,553.49 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.63, 1,553.49 and 342.28 is: 513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.63 : 1,553.49 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.63/1,553.49 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.63x = 1,553.49 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.63x = 531,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,728.56/1,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.43

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