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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.11, 1,533.35 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.11, 1,533.35 and 328.95 is: 493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.11 : 1,533.35 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.11/1,533.35 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.11x = 1,533.35 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.11x = 504,395.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,395.48/1,022.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.48

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