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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.48, 1,543.47 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.48, 1,543.47 and 335.93 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.48 : 1,543.47 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.48/1,543.47 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.48x = 1,543.47 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.48x = 518,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,490.16/1,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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