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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.84, 1,518.08 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.84, 1,518.08 and 328.32 is: 492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.84 : 1,518.08 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.84/1,518.08 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.84x = 1,518.08 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.84x = 498,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,416.03/1,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.58

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