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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.13, 1,542.28 and 334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.13, 1,542.28 and 334.61 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.13 : 1,542.28 = 334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.13/1,542.28 = 334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.13x = 1,542.28 × 334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.13x = 516,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,065.33/1,028.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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