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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.29, 1,554.04 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.29, 1,554.04 and 342.84 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.29 : 1,554.04 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.29/1,554.04 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.29x = 1,554.04 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.29x = 532,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,787.07/1,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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