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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.83, 1,550.35 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.83, 1,550.35 and 340.36 is: 510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.83 : 1,550.35 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.83/1,550.35 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.83x = 1,550.35 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.83x = 527,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,677.13/1,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.41

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