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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.69, 1,528.03 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.69, 1,528.03 and 325.35 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.69 : 1,528.03 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.69/1,528.03 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.69x = 1,528.03 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.69x = 497,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,146.61/1,018.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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