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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.52, 1,549.02 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.52, 1,549.02 and 339.19 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.52 : 1,549.02 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.52/1,549.02 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.52x = 1,549.02 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.52x = 525,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,408.22/1,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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