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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.33, 1,521.55 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.33, 1,521.55 and 321.02 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.33 : 1,521.55 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.33/1,521.55 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.33x = 1,521.55 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.33x = 488,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,446.48/1,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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