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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.26, 1,540.44 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.26, 1,540.44 and 333.69 is: 500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.26 : 1,540.44 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.26/1,540.44 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.26x = 1,540.44 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.26x = 514,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,029.42/1,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.39

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