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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.11, 1,554.26 and 342.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.11, 1,554.26 and 342.78 is: 514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.11 : 1,554.26 = 342.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.11/1,554.26 = 342.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.11x = 1,554.26 × 342.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.11x = 532,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,767.53/1,036.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.20

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