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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.14, 1,533.06 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.14, 1,533.06 and 328.71 is: 493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.14 : 1,533.06 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.14/1,533.06 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.14x = 1,533.06 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.14x = 503,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,937.90/1,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.02

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