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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.14, 1,534.80 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.14, 1,534.80 and 329.87 is: 494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.14 : 1,534.80 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.14/1,534.80 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.14x = 1,534.80 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.14x = 506,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,284.48/1,023.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.83

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