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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.11, 1,555.77 and 344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.11, 1,555.77 and 344.23 is: 516.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.11 : 1,555.77 = 344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.11/1,555.77 = 344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.11x = 1,555.77 × 344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.11x = 535,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,542.71/1,037.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.38

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