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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.55, 1,555.01 and 343.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.55, 1,555.01 and 343.26 is: 514.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.55 : 1,555.01 = 343.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.55/1,555.01 = 343.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.55x = 1,555.01 × 343.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.55x = 533,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,772.73/1,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.95

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