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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.63, 1,529.45 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.63, 1,529.45 and 335.63 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.63 : 1,529.45 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.63/1,529.45 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.63x = 1,529.45 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.63x = 513,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,319.98/1,019.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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