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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.92, 1,554.03 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.92, 1,554.03 and 342.66 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.92 : 1,554.03 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.92/1,554.03 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.92x = 1,554.03 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.92x = 532,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,503.92/1,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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