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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.82, 1,550.40 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.82, 1,550.40 and 340.33 is: 510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.82 : 1,550.40 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.82/1,550.40 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.82x = 1,550.40 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.82x = 527,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,643.76/1,033.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.39

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