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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.19, 1,544.03 and 335.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.19, 1,544.03 and 335.89 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.19 : 1,544.03 = 335.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.19/1,544.03 = 335.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.19x = 1,544.03 × 335.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.19x = 518,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,621.22/1,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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