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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.62, 1,544.54 and 336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.62, 1,544.54 and 336.26 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.62 : 1,544.54 = 336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.62/1,544.54 = 336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.62x = 1,544.54 × 336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.62x = 519,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,357.62/1,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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