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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.38, 1,521.14 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.38, 1,521.14 and 320.88 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.38 : 1,521.14 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.38/1,521.14 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.38x = 1,521.14 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.38x = 488,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,103.40/1,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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