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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.84, 1,529.58 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.84, 1,529.58 and 326.68 is: 489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.84 : 1,529.58 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.84/1,529.58 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.84x = 1,529.58 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.84x = 499,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,683.19/1,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.96

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