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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.70, 1,553.60 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.70, 1,553.60 and 342.23 is: 513.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.70 : 1,553.60 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.70/1,553.60 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.70x = 1,553.60 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.70x = 531,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,688.53/1,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.36

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