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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.23, 1,555.50 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.23, 1,555.50 and 343.72 is: 515.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.23 : 1,555.50 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.23/1,555.50 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.23x = 1,555.50 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.23x = 534,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,656.46/1,037.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.47

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