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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.75, 1,522.19 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.75, 1,522.19 and 330.75 is: 496.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.75 : 1,522.19 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.75/1,522.19 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.75x = 1,522.19 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.75x = 503,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,462.69/1,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.14

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