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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.58, 1,541.51 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.58, 1,541.51 and 334.08 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.58 : 1,541.51 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.58/1,541.51 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.58x = 1,541.51 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.58x = 514,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,987.66/1,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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