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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.59, 1,521.90 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.59, 1,521.90 and 321.27 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.59 : 1,521.90 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.59/1,521.90 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.59x = 1,521.90 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.59x = 488,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,940.81/1,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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