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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.42, 1,544.37 and 336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.42, 1,544.37 and 336.09 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.42 : 1,544.37 = 336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.42/1,544.37 = 336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.42x = 1,544.37 × 336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.42x = 519,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,043.11/1,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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