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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.61, 1,544.17 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.61, 1,544.17 and 336.10 is: 504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.61 : 1,544.17 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.61/1,544.17 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.61x = 1,544.17 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.61x = 518,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,995.54/1,029.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.07

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