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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.76, 1,549.16 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.76, 1,549.16 and 339.92 is: 509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.76 : 1,549.16 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.76/1,549.16 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.76x = 1,549.16 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.76x = 526,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,590.47/1,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.89

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