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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.91, 1,534.35 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.91, 1,534.35 and 329.55 is: 494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.91 : 1,534.35 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.91/1,534.35 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.91x = 1,534.35 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.91x = 505,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,645.04/1,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.32

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