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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.17, 1,521.27 and 320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.17, 1,521.27 and 320.81 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.17 : 1,521.27 = 320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.17/1,521.27 = 320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.17x = 1,521.27 × 320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.17x = 488,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,031.02/1,014.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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