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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.15, 1,564.04 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.15, 1,564.04 and 340.27 is: 510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.15 : 1,564.04 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.15/1,564.04 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.15x = 1,564.04 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.15x = 532,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,190.28/1,043.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.18

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