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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.47, 1,542.80 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.47, 1,542.80 and 334.96 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.47 : 1,542.80 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.47/1,542.80 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.47x = 1,542.80 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.47x = 516,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,780.98/1,028.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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