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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.52, 1,535.28 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.52, 1,535.28 and 339.52 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.52 : 1,535.28 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.52/1,535.28 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.52x = 1,535.28 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.52x = 521,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,258.27/1,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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