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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.26, 1,539.86 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.26, 1,539.86 and 333.41 is: 499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.26 : 1,539.86 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.26/1,539.86 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.26x = 1,539.86 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.26x = 513,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,395.36/1,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.77

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