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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.20, 1,546.36 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.20, 1,546.36 and 338.04 is: 506.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.20 : 1,546.36 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.20/1,546.36 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.20x = 1,546.36 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.20x = 522,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,730.69/1,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.92

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