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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.60, 1,548.99 and 339.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.60, 1,548.99 and 339.09 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.60 : 1,548.99 = 339.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.60/1,548.99 = 339.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.60x = 1,548.99 × 339.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.60x = 525,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,247.02/1,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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