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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.40, 1,529.85 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.40, 1,529.85 and 326.67 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.40 : 1,529.85 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.40/1,529.85 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.40x = 1,529.85 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.40x = 499,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,752.27/1,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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