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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.02, 1,544.94 and 336.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.02, 1,544.94 and 336.72 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.02 : 1,544.94 = 336.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.02/1,544.94 = 336.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.02x = 1,544.94 × 336.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.02x = 520,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,212.20/1,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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