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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.83, 1,555.17 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.83, 1,555.17 and 343.95 is: 515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.83 : 1,555.17 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.83/1,555.17 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.83x = 1,555.17 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.83x = 534,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,900.72/1,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.90

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