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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.72, 1,531.18 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.72, 1,531.18 and 327.44 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.72 : 1,531.18 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.72/1,531.18 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.72x = 1,531.18 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.72x = 501,369.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,369.58/1,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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