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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.72, 1,523.52 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.72, 1,523.52 and 322.43 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.72 : 1,523.52 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.72/1,523.52 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.72x = 1,523.52 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.72x = 491,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,227.92/1,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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