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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.81, 1,523.89 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.81, 1,523.89 and 322.46 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.81 : 1,523.89 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.81/1,523.89 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.81x = 1,523.89 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.81x = 491,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,396.57/1,015.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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