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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.55, 1,535.54 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.55, 1,535.54 and 330.26 is: 495.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.55 : 1,535.54 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.55/1,535.54 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.55x = 1,535.54 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.55x = 507,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,119.76/1,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.45

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