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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.19, 1,524.26 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.19, 1,524.26 and 322.77 is: 484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.19 : 1,524.26 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.19/1,524.26 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.19x = 1,524.26 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.19x = 491,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,985.40/1,016.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.15

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