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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.48, 1,531.98 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.48, 1,531.98 and 328.01 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.48 : 1,531.98 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.48/1,531.98 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.48x = 1,531.98 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.48x = 502,497.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,497.10/1,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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