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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.58, 1,524.18 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.58, 1,524.18 and 323.04 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.58 : 1,524.18 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.58/1,524.18 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.58x = 1,524.18 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.58x = 492,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,371.11/1,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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