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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.70, 1,543.02 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.70, 1,543.02 and 335.41 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.70 : 1,543.02 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.70/1,543.02 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.70x = 1,543.02 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.70x = 517,539.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,539.22/1,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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