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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.73, 1,535.54 and 330.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.73, 1,535.54 and 330.37 is: 495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.73 : 1,535.54 = 330.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.73/1,535.54 = 330.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.73x = 1,535.54 × 330.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.73x = 507,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,290.86/1,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.53

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