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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.25, 1,519.88 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.25, 1,519.88 and 329.25 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.25 : 1,519.88 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.25/1,519.88 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.25x = 1,519.88 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.25x = 500,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,418.84/1,013.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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