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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.12, 1,543.79 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.12, 1,543.79 and 335.76 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.12 : 1,543.79 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.12/1,543.79 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.12x = 1,543.79 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.12x = 518,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,342.93/1,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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