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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.43, 1,521.82 and 321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.43, 1,521.82 and 321.10 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.43 : 1,521.82 = 321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.43/1,521.82 = 321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.43x = 1,521.82 × 321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.43x = 488,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,657.73/1,014.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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