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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.47, 1,523.22 and 322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.47, 1,523.22 and 322.17 is: 483.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.47 : 1,523.22 = 322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.47/1,523.22 = 322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.47x = 1,523.22 × 322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.47x = 490,735.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,735.79/1,015.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.26

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