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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.85, 1,544.47 and 337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.85, 1,544.47 and 337.01 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.85 : 1,544.47 = 337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.85/1,544.47 = 337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.85x = 1,544.47 × 337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.85x = 520,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,493.27/1,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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