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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.62, 1,526.48 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.62, 1,526.48 and 324.34 is: 486.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.62 : 1,526.48 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.62/1,526.48 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.62x = 1,526.48 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.62x = 495,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,098.52/1,017.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.53

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