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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.58, 1,521.94 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.58, 1,521.94 and 321.24 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.58 : 1,521.94 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.58/1,521.94 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.58x = 1,521.94 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.58x = 488,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,908.01/1,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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