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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.08, 1,539.03 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.08, 1,539.03 and 332.91 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.08 : 1,539.03 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.08/1,539.03 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.08x = 1,539.03 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.08x = 512,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,358.48/1,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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