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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.22, 1,524.17 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.22, 1,524.17 and 322.79 is: 484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.22 : 1,524.17 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.22/1,524.17 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.22x = 1,524.17 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.22x = 491,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,990.76/1,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.14

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