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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.78, 1,522.17 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.78, 1,522.17 and 330.78 is: 496.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.78 : 1,522.17 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.78/1,522.17 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.78x = 1,522.17 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.78x = 503,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,503.39/1,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.17

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