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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.94, 1,524.11 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.94, 1,524.11 and 322.43 is: 483.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.94 : 1,524.11 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.94/1,524.11 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.94x = 1,524.11 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.94x = 491,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,409.55/1,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.70

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