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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.90, 1,553.49 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.90, 1,553.49 and 342.48 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.90 : 1,553.49 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.90/1,553.49 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.90x = 1,553.49 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.90x = 532,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,036.82/1,035.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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