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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.57, 1,515.84 and 326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.57, 1,515.84 and 326.57 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.57 : 1,515.84 = 326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.57/1,515.84 = 326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.57x = 1,515.84 × 326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.57x = 495,027.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,027.87/1,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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