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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.85, 1,549.41 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.85, 1,549.41 and 339.31 is: 509.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.85 : 1,549.41 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.85/1,549.41 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.85x = 1,549.41 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.85x = 525,730.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,730.31/1,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.01

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