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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.51, 1,550.38 and 339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.51, 1,550.38 and 339.99 is: 510.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.51 : 1,550.38 = 339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.51/1,550.38 = 339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.51x = 1,550.38 × 339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.51x = 527,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,112.85/1,033.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.02

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