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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.53, 1,523.52 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.53, 1,523.52 and 322.29 is: 483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.53 : 1,523.52 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.53/1,523.52 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.53x = 1,523.52 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.53x = 491,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,015.26/1,015.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.51

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