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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.54, 1,526.23 and 324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.54, 1,526.23 and 324.23 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.54 : 1,526.23 = 324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.54/1,526.23 = 324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.54x = 1,526.23 × 324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.54x = 494,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,840.30/1,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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