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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.31, 1,526.24 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.31, 1,526.24 and 324 is: 486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.31 : 1,526.24 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.31/1,526.24 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.31x = 1,526.24 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.31x = 494,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,501.76/1,017.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.09

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