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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.01, 1,530 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.01, 1,530 and 326.67 is: 490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.01 : 1,530 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.01/1,530 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.01x = 1,530 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.01x = 499,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,805.10/1,020.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.00

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