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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.70, 1,543.29 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.70, 1,543.29 and 335.37 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.70 : 1,543.29 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.70/1,543.29 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.70x = 1,543.29 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.70x = 517,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,577.32/1,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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