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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.52, 1,533.74 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.52, 1,533.74 and 329.22 is: 493.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.52 : 1,533.74 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.52/1,533.74 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.52x = 1,533.74 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.52x = 504,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,936.24/1,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.82

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