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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.90, 1,556.64 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.90, 1,556.64 and 344.56 is: 516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.90 : 1,556.64 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.90/1,556.64 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.90x = 1,556.64 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.90x = 536,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,355.88/1,037.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.77

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