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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.17, 1,533.29 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.17, 1,533.29 and 328.84 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.17 : 1,533.29 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.17/1,533.29 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.17x = 1,533.29 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.17x = 504,197.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,197.77/1,022.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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