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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.69, 1,543.28 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.69, 1,543.28 and 335.36 is: 503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.69 : 1,543.28 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.69/1,543.28 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.69x = 1,543.28 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.69x = 517,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,554.38/1,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.12

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