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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.74, 1,537.17 and 331.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.74, 1,537.17 and 331.41 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.74 : 1,537.17 = 331.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.74/1,537.17 = 331.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.74x = 1,537.17 × 331.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.74x = 509,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,433.51/1,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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