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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.60, 1,540.18 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.60, 1,540.18 and 333.30 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.60 : 1,540.18 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.60/1,540.18 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.60x = 1,540.18 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.60x = 513,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,341.99/1,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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