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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.06, 1,543.76 and 335.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.06, 1,543.76 and 335.53 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.06 : 1,543.76 = 335.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.06/1,543.76 = 335.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.06x = 1,543.76 × 335.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.06x = 517,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,968.40/1,029.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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