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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.64, 1,550.51 and 340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.64, 1,550.51 and 340.37 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.64 : 1,550.51 = 340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.64/1,550.51 = 340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.64x = 1,550.51 × 340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.64x = 527,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,746.64/1,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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