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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.06, 1,525.12 and 323.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.06, 1,525.12 and 323.59 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.06 : 1,525.12 = 323.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.06/1,525.12 = 323.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.06x = 1,525.12 × 323.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.06x = 493,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,513.58/1,017.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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