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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.71, 1,531.03 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.71, 1,531.03 and 327.42 is: 491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.71 : 1,531.03 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.71/1,531.03 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.71x = 1,531.03 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.71x = 501,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,284.41/1,020.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.11

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