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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.58, 1,525.68 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.58, 1,525.68 and 324.04 is: 485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.58 : 1,525.68 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.58/1,525.68 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.58x = 1,525.68 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.58x = 494,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,381.35/1,017.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.84

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