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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.68, 1,550.40 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.68, 1,550.40 and 340.48 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.68 : 1,550.40 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.68/1,550.40 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.68x = 1,550.40 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.68x = 527,880.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,880.19/1,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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