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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.35, 1,539.68 and 332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.35, 1,539.68 and 332.89 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.35 : 1,539.68 = 332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.35/1,539.68 = 332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.35x = 1,539.68 × 332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.35x = 512,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,544.08/1,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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