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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.58, 1,554.98 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.58, 1,554.98 and 343.32 is: 515.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.58 : 1,554.98 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.58/1,554.98 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.58x = 1,554.98 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.58x = 533,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,855.73/1,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.02

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