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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.91, 1,541.91 and 334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.91, 1,541.91 and 334.65 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.91 : 1,541.91 = 334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.91/1,541.91 = 334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.91x = 1,541.91 × 334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.91x = 516,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,000.18/1,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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