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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.10, 1,554.03 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.10, 1,554.03 and 342.54 is: 513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.10 : 1,554.03 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.10/1,554.03 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.10x = 1,554.03 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.10x = 532,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,317.44/1,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.77

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