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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.23, 1,541.10 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.23, 1,541.10 and 333.98 is: 501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.23 : 1,541.10 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.23/1,541.10 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.23x = 1,541.10 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.23x = 514,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,696.58/1,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.05

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