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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.37, 1,542.81 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.37, 1,542.81 and 335.10 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.37 : 1,542.81 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.37/1,542.81 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.37x = 1,542.81 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.37x = 516,995.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,995.63/1,028.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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