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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.89, 1,542.39 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.89, 1,542.39 and 335.13 is: 502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.89 : 1,542.39 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.89/1,542.39 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.89x = 1,542.39 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.89x = 516,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,901.16/1,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.39

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