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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.24, 1,514.88 and 326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.24, 1,514.88 and 326.08 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.24 : 1,514.88 = 326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.24/1,514.88 = 326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.24x = 1,514.88 × 326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.24x = 493,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,972.07/1,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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