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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.69, 1,534.28 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.69, 1,534.28 and 329.42 is: 494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.69 : 1,534.28 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.69/1,534.28 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.69x = 1,534.28 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.69x = 505,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,426.35/1,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.21

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