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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.92, 1,528.41 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.92, 1,528.41 and 325.66 is: 488.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.92 : 1,528.41 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.92/1,528.41 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.92x = 1,528.41 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.92x = 497,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,742.00/1,018.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.50

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