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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.70, 1,544.21 and 336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.70, 1,544.21 and 336.19 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.70 : 1,544.21 = 336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.70/1,544.21 = 336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.70x = 1,544.21 × 336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.70x = 519,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,140.24/1,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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