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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.59, 1,542.60 and 335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.59, 1,542.60 and 335.75 is: 503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.59 : 1,542.60 = 335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.59/1,542.60 = 335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.59x = 1,542.60 × 335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.59x = 517,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,927.95/1,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.53

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