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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.80, 1,549.25 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.80, 1,549.25 and 339.41 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.80 : 1,549.25 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.80/1,549.25 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.80x = 1,549.25 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.80x = 525,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,821.50/1,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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