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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.86, 1,549.11 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.86, 1,549.11 and 339.45 is: 509.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.86 : 1,549.11 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.86/1,549.11 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.86x = 1,549.11 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.86x = 525,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,845.39/1,032.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.12

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