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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.31, 1,547.67 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.31, 1,547.67 and 338.82 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.31 : 1,547.67 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.31/1,547.67 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.31x = 1,547.67 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.31x = 524,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,381.55/1,032.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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