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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.09, 1,548.24 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.09, 1,548.24 and 338.76 is: 508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.09 : 1,548.24 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.09/1,548.24 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.09x = 1,548.24 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.09x = 524,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,487.59/1,032.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.18

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