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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.09, 1,553.97 and 342.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.09, 1,553.97 and 342.76 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.09 : 1,553.97 = 342.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.09/1,553.97 = 342.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.09x = 1,553.97 × 342.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.09x = 532,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,636.16/1,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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