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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.33, 1,546.90 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.33, 1,546.90 and 337.84 is: 506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.33 : 1,546.90 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.33/1,546.90 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.33x = 1,546.90 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.33x = 522,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,599.98/1,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.72

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