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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.89, 1,550.83 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.89, 1,550.83 and 340.39 is: 510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.89 : 1,550.83 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.89/1,550.83 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.89x = 1,550.83 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.89x = 527,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,888.00/1,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.58

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