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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.10, 1,533.24 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.10, 1,533.24 and 328.74 is: 493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.10 : 1,533.24 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.10/1,533.24 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.10x = 1,533.24 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.10x = 504,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,037.32/1,022.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.14

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