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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.94, 1,541.56 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.94, 1,541.56 and 334.41 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.94 : 1,541.56 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.94/1,541.56 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.94x = 1,541.56 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.94x = 515,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,513.08/1,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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