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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.68, 1,539.86 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.68, 1,539.86 and 333.23 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.68 : 1,539.86 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.68/1,539.86 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.68x = 1,539.86 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.68x = 513,118.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,118.18/1,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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