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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.99, 1,527.90 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.99, 1,527.90 and 325.54 is: 488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.99 : 1,527.90 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.99/1,527.90 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.99x = 1,527.90 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.99x = 497,395.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,395.09/1,018.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.12

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