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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.80, 1,529.96 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.80, 1,529.96 and 326.48 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.80 : 1,529.96 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.80/1,529.96 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.80x = 1,529.96 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.80x = 499,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,501.34/1,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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