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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.33, 1,541.22 and 334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.33, 1,541.22 and 334.07 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.33 : 1,541.22 = 334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.33/1,541.22 = 334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.33x = 1,541.22 × 334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.33x = 514,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,875.37/1,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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