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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.66, 1,546.26 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.66, 1,546.26 and 337.46 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.66 : 1,546.26 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.66/1,546.26 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.66x = 1,546.26 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.66x = 521,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,800.90/1,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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