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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.08, 1,548.07 and 338.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.08, 1,548.07 and 338.78 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.08 : 1,548.07 = 338.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.08/1,548.07 = 338.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.08x = 1,548.07 × 338.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.08x = 524,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,458.18/1,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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