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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.93, 1,536.14 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.93, 1,536.14 and 330.66 is: 496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.93 : 1,536.14 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.93/1,536.14 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.93x = 1,536.14 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.93x = 507,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,938.40/1,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.07

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