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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.47, 1,550.43 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.47, 1,550.43 and 340.29 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.47 : 1,550.43 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.47/1,550.43 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.47x = 1,550.43 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.47x = 527,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,595.82/1,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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