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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.10, 1,549.50 and 339.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.10, 1,549.50 and 339.74 is: 509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.10 : 1,549.50 = 339.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.10/1,549.50 = 339.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.10x = 1,549.50 × 339.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.10x = 526,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,431.00/1,033.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.56

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