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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.79, 1,543.19 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.79, 1,543.19 and 335.52 is: 503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.79 : 1,543.19 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.79/1,543.19 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.79x = 1,543.19 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.79x = 517,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,769.43/1,028.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.28

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