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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.62, 1,523.28 and 322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.62, 1,523.28 and 322.26 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.62 : 1,523.28 = 322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.62/1,523.28 = 322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.62x = 1,523.28 × 322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.62x = 490,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,892.21/1,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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