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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.31, 1,523.24 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.31, 1,523.24 and 322 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.31 : 1,523.24 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.31/1,523.24 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.31x = 1,523.24 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.31x = 490,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,483.28/1,015.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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