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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.13, 1,540.89 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.13, 1,540.89 and 333.81 is: 500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.13 : 1,540.89 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.13/1,540.89 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.13x = 1,540.89 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.13x = 514,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,364.49/1,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.78

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