Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.56, 1,546 and 337.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,030.56, 1,546 and 337.08 is: 505.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,030.56 : 1,546 = 337.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,030.56/1,546 = 337.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,030.56x = 1,546 × 337.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,030.56x = 521,125.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,125.68/1,030.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505.67
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