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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.16, 1,530.40 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.16, 1,530.40 and 336 is: 504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.16 : 1,530.40 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.16/1,530.40 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.16x = 1,530.40 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.16x = 514,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,214.40/1,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.05

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