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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.75, 1,535.63 and 331.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.75, 1,535.63 and 331.00 is: 496.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.75 : 1,535.63 = 331.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.75/1,535.63 = 331.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.75x = 1,535.63 × 331.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.75x = 508,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,288.04/1,023.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.50

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