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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.98, 1,524.19 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.98, 1,524.19 and 322.56 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.98 : 1,524.19 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.98/1,524.19 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.98x = 1,524.19 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.98x = 491,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,633.49/1,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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