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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.01, 1,538.59 and 332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.01, 1,538.59 and 332.49 is: 498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.01 : 1,538.59 = 332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.01/1,538.59 = 332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.01x = 1,538.59 × 332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.01x = 511,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,568.95/1,026.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.60

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