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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.38, 1,550.23 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.38, 1,550.23 and 339.90 is: 509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.38 : 1,550.23 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.38/1,550.23 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.38x = 1,550.23 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.38x = 526,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,916.51/1,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.90

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