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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.75, 1,517.64 and 327.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.75, 1,517.64 and 327.75 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.75 : 1,517.64 = 327.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.75/1,517.64 = 327.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.75x = 1,517.64 × 327.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.75x = 497,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,406.51/1,011.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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