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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.37, 1,529.24 and 326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.37, 1,529.24 and 326.06 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.37 : 1,529.24 = 326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.37/1,529.24 = 326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.37x = 1,529.24 × 326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.37x = 498,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,622.36/1,019.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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