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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.19, 1,521.26 and 320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.19, 1,521.26 and 320.89 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.19 : 1,521.26 = 320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.19/1,521.26 = 320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.19x = 1,521.26 × 320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.19x = 488,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,157.12/1,014.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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