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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.25, 1,528.88 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.25, 1,528.88 and 335.25 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.25 : 1,528.88 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.25/1,528.88 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.25x = 1,528.88 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.25x = 512,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,555.34/1,019.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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