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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.74, 1,541.43 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.74, 1,541.43 and 334.38 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.74 : 1,541.43 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.74/1,541.43 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.74x = 1,541.43 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.74x = 515,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,423.36/1,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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