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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.14, 1,564.71 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.14, 1,564.71 and 330.82 is: 496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.14 : 1,564.71 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.14/1,564.71 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.14x = 1,564.71 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.14x = 517,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,637.36/1,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.23

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