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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.29, 1,524.28 and 322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.29, 1,524.28 and 322.87 is: 484.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.29 : 1,524.28 = 322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.29/1,524.28 = 322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.29x = 1,524.28 × 322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.29x = 492,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,137.36/1,016.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.25

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