Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.68, 1,550 and 340.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,033.68, 1,550 and 340.32 is: 510.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,033.68 : 1,550 = 340.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,033.68/1,550 = 340.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,033.68x = 1,550 × 340.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,033.68x = 527,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 527,496/1,033.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 510.31
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