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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.82, 1,552.62 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.82, 1,552.62 and 342.30 is: 513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.82 : 1,552.62 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.82/1,552.62 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.82x = 1,552.62 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.82x = 531,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,461.83/1,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.08

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