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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.37, 1,539.42 and 333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.37, 1,539.42 and 333.01 is: 499.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.37 : 1,539.42 = 333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.37/1,539.42 = 333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.37x = 1,539.42 × 333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.37x = 512,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,642.25/1,026.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.47

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