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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.09, 1,548.06 and 338.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.09, 1,548.06 and 338.75 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.09 : 1,548.06 = 338.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.09/1,548.06 = 338.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.09x = 1,548.06 × 338.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.09x = 524,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,404.03/1,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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