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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.18, 1,533.24 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.18, 1,533.24 and 328.88 is: 493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.18 : 1,533.24 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.18/1,533.24 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.18x = 1,533.24 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.18x = 504,251.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,251.97/1,022.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.31

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