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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.12, 1,548.45 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.12, 1,548.45 and 338.90 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.12 : 1,548.45 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.12/1,548.45 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.12x = 1,548.45 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.12x = 524,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,761.96/1,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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