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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.84, 1,554.66 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.84, 1,554.66 and 343.32 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.84 : 1,554.66 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.84/1,554.66 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.84x = 1,554.66 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.84x = 533,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,745.87/1,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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