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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.89, 1,553.65 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.89, 1,553.65 and 342.57 is: 513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.89 : 1,553.65 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.89/1,553.65 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.89x = 1,553.65 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.89x = 532,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,224.40/1,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.78

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