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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.94, 1,546.36 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.94, 1,546.36 and 337.52 is: 506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.94 : 1,546.36 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.94/1,546.36 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.94x = 1,546.36 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.94x = 521,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,927.43/1,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.26

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