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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.96, 1,542.16 and 334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.96, 1,542.16 and 334.69 is: 502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.96 : 1,542.16 = 334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.96/1,542.16 = 334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.96x = 1,542.16 × 334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.96x = 516,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,145.53/1,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.11

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