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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.91, 1,549.47 and 339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.91, 1,549.47 and 339.59 is: 509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.91 : 1,549.47 = 339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.91/1,549.47 = 339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.91x = 1,549.47 × 339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.91x = 526,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,179.04/1,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.41

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