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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.20, 1,541.96 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.20, 1,541.96 and 334.68 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.20 : 1,541.96 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.20/1,541.96 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.20x = 1,541.96 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.20x = 516,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,066.59/1,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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