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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.85, 1,541.96 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.85, 1,541.96 and 334.46 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.85 : 1,541.96 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.85/1,541.96 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.85x = 1,541.96 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.85x = 515,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,717.07/1,027.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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