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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.96, 1,527.82 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.96, 1,527.82 and 325.33 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.96 : 1,527.82 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.96/1,527.82 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.96x = 1,527.82 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.96x = 497,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,045.68/1,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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