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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.06, 1,548.12 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.06, 1,548.12 and 338.70 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.06 : 1,548.12 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.06/1,548.12 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.06x = 1,548.12 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.06x = 524,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,340.50/1,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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