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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.66, 1,534.02 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.66, 1,534.02 and 329.31 is: 493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.66 : 1,534.02 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.66/1,534.02 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.66x = 1,534.02 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.66x = 505,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,168.13/1,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.98

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