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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.76, 1,550.79 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.76, 1,550.79 and 340.20 is: 510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.76 : 1,550.79 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.76/1,550.79 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.76x = 1,550.79 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.76x = 527,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,569.30/1,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.34

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