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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.70, 1,544.79 and 336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.70, 1,544.79 and 336.37 is: 504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.70 : 1,544.79 = 336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.70/1,544.79 = 336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.70x = 1,544.79 × 336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.70x = 519,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,621.01/1,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.63

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