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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.77, 1,525.21 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.77, 1,525.21 and 323.46 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.77 : 1,525.21 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.77/1,525.21 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.77x = 1,525.21 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.77x = 493,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,343.62/1,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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