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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.71, 1,549.13 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.71, 1,549.13 and 339.35 is: 509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.71 : 1,549.13 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.71/1,549.13 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.71x = 1,549.13 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.71x = 525,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,690.37/1,032.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.04

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