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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.16, 1,524.46 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.16, 1,524.46 and 322.74 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.16 : 1,524.46 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.16/1,524.46 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.16x = 1,524.46 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.16x = 492,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,004.22/1,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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