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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.83, 1,543.41 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.83, 1,543.41 and 335.34 is: 503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.83 : 1,543.41 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.83/1,543.41 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.83x = 1,543.41 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.83x = 517,566.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,566.69/1,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.06

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