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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.51, 1,541.49 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.51, 1,541.49 and 334.18 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.51 : 1,541.49 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.51/1,541.49 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.51x = 1,541.49 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.51x = 515,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,135.13/1,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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