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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.68, 1,523.06 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.68, 1,523.06 and 322.22 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.68 : 1,523.06 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.68/1,523.06 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.68x = 1,523.06 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.68x = 490,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,752.38/1,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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