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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.73, 1,546.16 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.73, 1,546.16 and 337.33 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.73 : 1,546.16 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.73/1,546.16 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.73x = 1,546.16 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.73x = 521,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,566.40/1,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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