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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.51, 1,542.37 and 335.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.51, 1,542.37 and 335.01 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.51 : 1,542.37 = 335.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.51/1,542.37 = 335.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.51x = 1,542.37 × 335.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.51x = 516,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,712.39/1,028.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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