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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.04, 1,534.20 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.04, 1,534.20 and 329.50 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.04 : 1,534.20 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.04/1,534.20 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.04x = 1,534.20 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.04x = 505,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,518.90/1,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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