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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.56, 1,521.64 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.56, 1,521.64 and 321.12 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.56 : 1,521.64 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.56/1,521.64 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.56x = 1,521.64 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.56x = 488,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,629.04/1,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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