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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.43, 1,536.29 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.43, 1,536.29 and 330.92 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.43 : 1,536.29 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.43/1,536.29 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.43x = 1,536.29 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.43x = 508,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,379.75/1,024.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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