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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.95, 1,543.09 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.95, 1,543.09 and 335.44 is: 503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.95 : 1,543.09 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.95/1,543.09 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.95x = 1,543.09 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.95x = 517,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,604.72/1,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.04

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