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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.86, 1,546.49 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.86, 1,546.49 and 337.73 is: 506.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.86 : 1,546.49 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.86/1,546.49 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.86x = 1,546.49 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.86x = 522,296.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,296.07/1,030.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.66

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