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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.40, 1,554.46 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.40, 1,554.46 and 343.14 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.40 : 1,554.46 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.40/1,554.46 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.40x = 1,554.46 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.40x = 533,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,397.40/1,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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