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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.62, 1,554.75 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.62, 1,554.75 and 343.22 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.62 : 1,554.75 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.62/1,554.75 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.62x = 1,554.75 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.62x = 533,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,621.30/1,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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