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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.67, 1,562.48 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.67, 1,562.48 and 338.88 is: 508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.67 : 1,562.48 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.67/1,562.48 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.67x = 1,562.48 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.67x = 529,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,484.56/1,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.30

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