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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.74, 1,538.28 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.74, 1,538.28 and 332.26 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.74 : 1,538.28 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.74/1,538.28 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.74x = 1,538.28 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.74x = 511,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,113.72/1,025.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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