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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.08, 1,538.73 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.08, 1,538.73 and 332.65 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.08 : 1,538.73 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.08/1,538.73 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.08x = 1,538.73 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.08x = 511,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,856.13/1,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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