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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.47, 1,521.99 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.47, 1,521.99 and 321.12 is: 481.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.47 : 1,521.99 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.47/1,521.99 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.47x = 1,521.99 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.47x = 488,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,739.82/1,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.77

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