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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.42, 1,548.68 and 339.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.42, 1,548.68 and 339.11 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.42 : 1,548.68 = 339.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.42/1,548.68 = 339.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.42x = 1,548.68 × 339.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.42x = 525,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,172.87/1,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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