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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.65, 1,530.22 and 326.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.65, 1,530.22 and 326.92 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.65 : 1,530.22 = 326.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.65/1,530.22 = 326.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.65x = 1,530.22 × 326.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.65x = 500,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,259.52/1,020.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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