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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.48, 1,546.04 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.48, 1,546.04 and 337.16 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.48 : 1,546.04 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.48/1,546.04 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.48x = 1,546.04 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.48x = 521,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,267.55/1,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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