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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.89, 1,550.58 and 340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.89, 1,550.58 and 340.62 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.89 : 1,550.58 = 340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.89/1,550.58 = 340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.89x = 1,550.58 × 340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.89x = 528,158.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,158.56/1,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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