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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.69, 1,529.53 and 326.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.69, 1,529.53 and 326.35 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.69 : 1,529.53 = 326.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.69/1,529.53 = 326.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.69x = 1,529.53 × 326.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.69x = 499,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,162.12/1,019.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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