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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.99, 1,537.70 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.99, 1,537.70 and 331.71 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.99 : 1,537.70 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.99/1,537.70 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.99x = 1,537.70 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.99x = 510,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,070.47/1,024.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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