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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.16, 1,553.22 and 342.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.16, 1,553.22 and 342.35 is: 513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.16 : 1,553.22 = 342.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.16/1,553.22 = 342.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.16x = 1,553.22 × 342.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.16x = 531,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,737.10/1,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.18

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