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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.17, 1,524.48 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.17, 1,524.48 and 322.88 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.17 : 1,524.48 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.17/1,524.48 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.17x = 1,524.48 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.17x = 492,216.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,216.48/1,016.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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