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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.99, 1,548.25 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.99, 1,548.25 and 338.70 is: 508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.99 : 1,548.25 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.99/1,548.25 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.99x = 1,548.25 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.99x = 524,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,391.43/1,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.13

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