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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.47, 1,527.62 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.47, 1,527.62 and 325.11 is: 487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.47 : 1,527.62 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.47/1,527.62 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.47x = 1,527.62 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.47x = 496,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,644.54/1,018.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.64

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