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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.84, 1,534.08 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.84, 1,534.08 and 329.68 is: 494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.84 : 1,534.08 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.84/1,534.08 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.84x = 1,534.08 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.84x = 505,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,755.49/1,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.46

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