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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.92, 1,524.18 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.92, 1,524.18 and 322.64 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.92 : 1,524.18 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.92/1,524.18 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.92x = 1,524.18 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.92x = 491,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,753.81/1,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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