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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.55, 1,545.95 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.55, 1,545.95 and 337.02 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.55 : 1,545.95 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.55/1,545.95 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.55x = 1,545.95 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.55x = 521,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,014.38/1,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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