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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.85, 1,540.44 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.85, 1,540.44 and 333.44 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.85 : 1,540.44 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.85/1,540.44 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.85x = 1,540.44 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.85x = 513,648.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,648.16/1,026.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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