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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.24, 1,533.38 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.24, 1,533.38 and 328.85 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.24 : 1,533.38 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.24/1,533.38 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.24x = 1,533.38 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.24x = 504,252.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,252.01/1,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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