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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.58, 1,521.70 and 330.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.58, 1,521.70 and 330.58 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.58 : 1,521.70 = 330.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.58/1,521.70 = 330.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.58x = 1,521.70 × 330.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.58x = 503,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,043.59/1,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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