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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.62, 1,524.78 and 323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.62, 1,524.78 and 323.26 is: 484.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.62 : 1,524.78 = 323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.62/1,524.78 = 323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.62x = 1,524.78 × 323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.62x = 492,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,900.38/1,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.84

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