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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.35, 1,556.47 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.35, 1,556.47 and 344.11 is: 516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.35 : 1,556.47 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.35/1,556.47 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.35x = 1,556.47 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.35x = 535,589.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,589.11/1,037.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.31

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