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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.70, 1,529.16 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.70, 1,529.16 and 326.22 is: 489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.70 : 1,529.16 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.70/1,529.16 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.70x = 1,529.16 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.70x = 498,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,842.58/1,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.21

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