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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.13, 1,543.79 and 335.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.13, 1,543.79 and 335.77 is: 503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.13 : 1,543.79 = 335.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.13/1,543.79 = 335.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.13x = 1,543.79 × 335.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.13x = 518,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,358.37/1,029.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.69

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