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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.94, 1,542 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.94, 1,542 and 334.58 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.94 : 1,542 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.94/1,542 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.94x = 1,542 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.94x = 515,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,914.65/1,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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