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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.40, 1,544.18 and 336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.40, 1,544.18 and 336.17 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.40 : 1,544.18 = 336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.40/1,544.18 = 336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.40x = 1,544.18 × 336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.40x = 519,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,106.99/1,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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