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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.32, 1,540.26 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.32, 1,540.26 and 333.78 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.32 : 1,540.26 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.32/1,540.26 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.32x = 1,540.26 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.32x = 514,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,107.98/1,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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