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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.24, 1,542.32 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.24, 1,542.32 and 335.24 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.24 : 1,542.32 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.24/1,542.32 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.24x = 1,542.32 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.24x = 517,044.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,044.07/1,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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