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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.03, 1,525.77 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.03, 1,525.77 and 323.79 is: 485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.03 : 1,525.77 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.03/1,525.77 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.03x = 1,525.77 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.03x = 494,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,029.07/1,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.76

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