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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.76, 1,531.19 and 327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.76, 1,531.19 and 327.46 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.76 : 1,531.19 = 327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.76/1,531.19 = 327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.76x = 1,531.19 × 327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.76x = 501,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,403.48/1,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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