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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.58, 1,534.08 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.58, 1,534.08 and 329.04 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.58 : 1,534.08 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.58/1,534.08 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.58x = 1,534.08 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.58x = 504,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,773.68/1,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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