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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.57, 1,554.53 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.57, 1,554.53 and 343.09 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.57 : 1,554.53 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.57/1,554.53 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.57x = 1,554.53 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.57x = 533,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,334.21/1,036.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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