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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.52, 1,527.74 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.52, 1,527.74 and 325.22 is: 487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.52 : 1,527.74 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.52/1,527.74 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.52x = 1,527.74 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.52x = 496,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,851.60/1,018.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.82

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