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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.72, 1,529.68 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.72, 1,529.68 and 326.44 is: 489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.72 : 1,529.68 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.72/1,529.68 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.72x = 1,529.68 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.72x = 499,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,348.74/1,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.69

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