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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.93, 1,550.38 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.93, 1,550.38 and 340.52 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.93 : 1,550.38 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.93/1,550.38 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.93x = 1,550.38 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.93x = 527,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,925.94/1,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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