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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.26, 1,527.38 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.26, 1,527.38 and 334.26 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.26 : 1,527.38 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.26/1,527.38 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.26x = 1,527.38 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.26x = 510,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,542.04/1,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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