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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.66, 1,535.58 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.66, 1,535.58 and 330.08 is: 495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.66 : 1,535.58 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.66/1,535.58 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.66x = 1,535.58 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.66x = 506,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,856.57/1,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.14

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