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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.07, 1,554.19 and 342.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.07, 1,554.19 and 342.71 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.07 : 1,554.19 = 342.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.07/1,554.19 = 342.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.07x = 1,554.19 × 342.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.07x = 532,642.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,642.40/1,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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