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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.26, 1,553.79 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.26, 1,553.79 and 342.74 is: 513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.26 : 1,553.79 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.26/1,553.79 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.26x = 1,553.79 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.26x = 532,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,545.98/1,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.91

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