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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.92, 1,530.11 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.92, 1,530.11 and 326.63 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.92 : 1,530.11 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.92/1,530.11 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.92x = 1,530.11 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.92x = 499,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,784.47/1,019.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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