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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.84, 1,510.14 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.84, 1,510.14 and 322.84 is: 484.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.84 : 1,510.14 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.84/1,510.14 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.84x = 1,510.14 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.84x = 487,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,533.60/1,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.22

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