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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.48, 1,539.76 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.48, 1,539.76 and 333.16 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.48 : 1,539.76 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.48/1,539.76 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.48x = 1,539.76 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.48x = 512,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,986.44/1,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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