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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.82, 1,524.69 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.82, 1,524.69 and 323.30 is: 484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.82 : 1,524.69 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.82/1,524.69 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.82x = 1,524.69 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.82x = 492,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,930.66/1,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.78

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