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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.49, 1,544.49 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.49, 1,544.49 and 336.16 is: 504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.49 : 1,544.49 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.49/1,544.49 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.49x = 1,544.49 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.49x = 519,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,200.71/1,029.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.33

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