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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.09, 1,533.56 and 328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.09, 1,533.56 and 328.86 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.09 : 1,533.56 = 328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.09/1,533.56 = 328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.09x = 1,533.56 × 328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.09x = 504,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,324.90/1,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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