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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.60, 1,543.06 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.60, 1,543.06 and 335.11 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.60 : 1,543.06 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.60/1,543.06 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.60x = 1,543.06 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.60x = 517,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,094.35/1,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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