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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.81, 1,546.34 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.81, 1,546.34 and 337.32 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.81 : 1,546.34 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.81/1,546.34 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.81x = 1,546.34 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.81x = 521,611.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,611.41/1,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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