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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.84, 1,523.45 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.84, 1,523.45 and 322.48 is: 483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.84 : 1,523.45 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.84/1,523.45 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.84x = 1,523.45 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.84x = 491,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,274.54/1,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.62

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