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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.41, 1,548.45 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.41, 1,548.45 and 339.08 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.41 : 1,548.45 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.41/1,548.45 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.41x = 1,548.45 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.41x = 525,048.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,048.43/1,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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