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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.25, 1,525.80 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.25, 1,525.80 and 323.89 is: 485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.25 : 1,525.80 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.25/1,525.80 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.25x = 1,525.80 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.25x = 494,187.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,187.55/1,017.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.81

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