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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.67, 1,534.08 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.67, 1,534.08 and 319.79 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.67 : 1,534.08 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.67/1,534.08 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.67x = 1,534.08 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.67x = 490,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,575.77/1,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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