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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.22, 1,549.52 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.22, 1,549.52 and 339.75 is: 509.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.22 : 1,549.52 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.22/1,549.52 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.22x = 1,549.52 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.22x = 526,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,446.34/1,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.52

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