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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.56, 1,518.96 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.56, 1,518.96 and 328.56 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.56 : 1,518.96 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.56/1,518.96 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.56x = 1,518.96 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.56x = 499,069.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,069.50/1,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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