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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.71, 1,538.79 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.71, 1,538.79 and 332.45 is: 498.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.71 : 1,538.79 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.71/1,538.79 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.71x = 1,538.79 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.71x = 511,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,561.79/1,025.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.74

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