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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.69, 1,535.78 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.69, 1,535.78 and 330.42 is: 495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.69 : 1,535.78 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.69/1,535.78 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.69x = 1,535.78 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.69x = 507,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,452.43/1,023.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.71

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