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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.99, 1,553.48 and 342.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.99, 1,553.48 and 342.43 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.99 : 1,553.48 = 342.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.99/1,553.48 = 342.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.99x = 1,553.48 × 342.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.99x = 531,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,953.84/1,035.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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