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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.37, 1,545.70 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.37, 1,545.70 and 336.86 is: 505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.37 : 1,545.70 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.37/1,545.70 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.37x = 1,545.70 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.37x = 520,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,675.93/1,030.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.33

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