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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.82, 1,554.90 and 343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.82, 1,554.90 and 343.33 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.82 : 1,554.90 = 343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.82/1,554.90 = 343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.82x = 1,554.90 × 343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.82x = 533,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,839.93/1,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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