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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.98, 1,524.02 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.98, 1,524.02 and 322.65 is: 483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.98 : 1,524.02 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.98/1,524.02 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.98x = 1,524.02 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.98x = 491,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,723.44/1,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.99

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