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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.16, 1,538.89 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.16, 1,538.89 and 332.64 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.16 : 1,538.89 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.16/1,538.89 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.16x = 1,538.89 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.16x = 511,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,887.01/1,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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