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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.27, 1,542.21 and 334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.27, 1,542.21 and 334.83 is: 502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.27 : 1,542.21 = 334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.27/1,542.21 = 334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.27x = 1,542.21 × 334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.27x = 516,378.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,378.17/1,028.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.18

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