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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.50, 1,510.11 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.50, 1,510.11 and 322.50 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.50 : 1,510.11 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.50/1,510.11 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.50x = 1,510.11 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.50x = 487,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,010.48/1,006.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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