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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.17, 1,555.52 and 343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.17, 1,555.52 and 343.67 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.17 : 1,555.52 = 343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.17/1,555.52 = 343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.17x = 1,555.52 × 343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.17x = 534,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,585.56/1,037.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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