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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.70, 1,546.02 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.70, 1,546.02 and 337.40 is: 506.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.70 : 1,546.02 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.70/1,546.02 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.70x = 1,546.02 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.70x = 521,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,627.15/1,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.09

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