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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.12, 1,554 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.12, 1,554 and 342.72 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.12 : 1,554 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.12/1,554 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.12x = 1,554 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.12x = 532,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,586.88/1,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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