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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.38, 1,533.80 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.38, 1,533.80 and 329.09 is: 493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.38 : 1,533.80 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.38/1,533.80 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.38x = 1,533.80 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.38x = 504,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,751.40/1,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.70

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