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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.42, 1,541.01 and 334.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.42, 1,541.01 and 334.09 is: 501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.42 : 1,541.01 = 334.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.42/1,541.01 = 334.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.42x = 1,541.01 × 334.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.42x = 514,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,836.03/1,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.10

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