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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.24, 1,540.92 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.24, 1,540.92 and 333.91 is: 500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.24 : 1,540.92 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.24/1,540.92 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.24x = 1,540.92 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.24x = 514,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,528.60/1,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.88

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