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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.59, 1,530.14 and 326.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.59, 1,530.14 and 326.87 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.59 : 1,530.14 = 326.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.59/1,530.14 = 326.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.59x = 1,530.14 × 326.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.59x = 500,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,147.58/1,020.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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