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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.77, 1,528.18 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.77, 1,528.18 and 325.47 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.77 : 1,528.18 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.77/1,528.18 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.77x = 1,528.18 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.77x = 497,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,376.74/1,018.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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