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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.64, 1,553.37 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.64, 1,553.37 and 342.30 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.64 : 1,553.37 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.64/1,553.37 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.64x = 1,553.37 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.64x = 531,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,718.55/1,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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