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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.13, 1,525.61 and 323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.13, 1,525.61 and 323.77 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.13 : 1,525.61 = 323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.13/1,525.61 = 323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.13x = 1,525.61 × 323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.13x = 493,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,942.13/1,017.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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