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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.35, 1,549.85 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.35, 1,549.85 and 340.01 is: 509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.35 : 1,549.85 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.35/1,549.85 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.35x = 1,549.85 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.35x = 526,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,955.05/1,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.95

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