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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.39, 1,542.40 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.39, 1,542.40 and 335.55 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.39 : 1,542.40 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.39/1,542.40 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.39x = 1,542.40 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.39x = 517,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,552.32/1,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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