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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.55, 1,550.17 and 340.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.55, 1,550.17 and 340.24 is: 510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.55 : 1,550.17 = 340.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.55/1,550.17 = 340.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.55x = 1,550.17 × 340.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.55x = 527,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,429.84/1,033.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.31

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