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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.49, 1,549.91 and 340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.49, 1,549.91 and 340.00 is: 509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.49 : 1,549.91 = 340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.49/1,549.91 = 340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.49x = 1,549.91 × 340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.49x = 526,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,967.25/1,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.89

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