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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.20, 1,547.86 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.20, 1,547.86 and 339.04 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.20 : 1,547.86 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.20/1,547.86 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.20x = 1,547.86 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.20x = 524,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,786.45/1,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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