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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.35, 1,553.92 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.35, 1,553.92 and 342.83 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.35 : 1,553.92 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.35/1,553.92 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.35x = 1,553.92 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.35x = 532,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,730.39/1,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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