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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.96, 1,545.03 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.96, 1,545.03 and 336.42 is: 504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.96 : 1,545.03 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.96/1,545.03 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.96x = 1,545.03 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.96x = 519,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,778.99/1,029.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.66

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