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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.72, 1,554.49 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.72, 1,554.49 and 343.20 is: 514.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.72 : 1,554.49 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.72/1,554.49 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.72x = 1,554.49 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.72x = 533,500.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,500.97/1,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.60

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