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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.49, 1,554.36 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.49, 1,554.36 and 342.99 is: 514.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.49 : 1,554.36 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.49/1,554.36 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.49x = 1,554.36 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.49x = 533,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,129.94/1,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.36

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