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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.58, 1,530.18 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.58, 1,530.18 and 327.04 is: 490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.58 : 1,530.18 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.58/1,530.18 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.58x = 1,530.18 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.58x = 500,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,430.07/1,020.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.34

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