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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.74, 1,553.69 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.74, 1,553.69 and 342.39 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.74 : 1,553.69 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.74/1,553.69 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.74x = 1,553.69 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.74x = 531,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,966.21/1,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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