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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.92, 1,555.42 and 343.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.92, 1,555.42 and 343.63 is: 515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.92 : 1,555.42 = 343.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.92/1,555.42 = 343.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.92x = 1,555.42 × 343.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.92x = 534,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,488.97/1,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.46

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