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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.38, 1,548.82 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.38, 1,548.82 and 339.10 is: 508.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.38 : 1,548.82 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.38/1,548.82 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.38x = 1,548.82 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.38x = 525,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,204.86/1,032.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.73

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