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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.41, 1,554.48 and 342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.41, 1,554.48 and 342.91 is: 514.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.41 : 1,554.48 = 342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.41/1,554.48 = 342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.41x = 1,554.48 × 342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.41x = 533,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,045.27/1,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.32

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