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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.34, 1,554.73 and 343.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.34, 1,554.73 and 343.07 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.34 : 1,554.73 = 343.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.34/1,554.73 = 343.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.34x = 1,554.73 × 343.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.34x = 533,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,381.22/1,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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