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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.62, 1,545.70 and 337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.62, 1,545.70 and 337.09 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.62 : 1,545.70 = 337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.62/1,545.70 = 337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.62x = 1,545.70 × 337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.62x = 521,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,040.01/1,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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