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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.94, 1,543.66 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.94, 1,543.66 and 335.64 is: 503.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.94 : 1,543.66 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.94/1,543.66 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.94x = 1,543.66 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.94x = 518,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,112.36/1,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.54

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