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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.06, 1,525.86 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.06, 1,525.86 and 323.75 is: 485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.06 : 1,525.86 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.06/1,525.86 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.06x = 1,525.86 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.06x = 493,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,989.55/1,017.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.70

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