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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.63, 1,550.60 and 340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.63, 1,550.60 and 340.06 is: 510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.63 : 1,550.60 = 340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.63/1,550.60 = 340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.63x = 1,550.60 × 340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.63x = 527,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,297.04/1,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.14

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