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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.94, 1,544.86 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.94, 1,544.86 and 336.52 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.94 : 1,544.86 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.94/1,544.86 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.94x = 1,544.86 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.94x = 519,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,873.35/1,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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