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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.79, 1,535.92 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.79, 1,535.92 and 330.52 is: 495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.79 : 1,535.92 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.79/1,535.92 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.79x = 1,535.92 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.79x = 507,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,652.28/1,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.86

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