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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.04, 1,517.98 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.04, 1,517.98 and 328.04 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.04 : 1,517.98 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.04/1,517.98 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.04x = 1,517.98 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.04x = 497,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,958.16/1,012.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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