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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.70, 1,522.21 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.70, 1,522.21 and 321.14 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.70 : 1,522.21 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.70/1,522.21 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.70x = 1,522.21 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.70x = 488,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,839.21/1,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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