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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.65, 1,542.81 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.65, 1,542.81 and 335.82 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.65 : 1,542.81 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.65/1,542.81 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.65x = 1,542.81 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.65x = 518,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,106.45/1,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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