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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.19, 1,541.13 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.19, 1,541.13 and 333.88 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.19 : 1,541.13 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.19/1,541.13 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.19x = 1,541.13 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.19x = 514,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,550.82/1,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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