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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.52, 1,544.16 and 336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.52, 1,544.16 and 336.22 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.52 : 1,544.16 = 336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.52/1,544.16 = 336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.52x = 1,544.16 × 336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.52x = 519,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,177.48/1,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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