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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.06, 1,549.68 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.06, 1,549.68 and 339.52 is: 509.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.06 : 1,549.68 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.06/1,549.68 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.06x = 1,549.68 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.06x = 526,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,147.35/1,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.31

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