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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.47, 1,541.40 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.47, 1,541.40 and 334.31 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.47 : 1,541.40 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.47/1,541.40 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.47x = 1,541.40 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.47x = 515,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,305.43/1,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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