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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.39, 1,521.80 and 321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.39, 1,521.80 and 321.26 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.39 : 1,521.80 = 321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.39/1,521.80 = 321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.39x = 1,521.80 × 321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.39x = 488,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,893.47/1,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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