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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.80, 1,521.86 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.80, 1,521.86 and 321.62 is: 482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.80 : 1,521.86 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.80/1,521.86 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.80x = 1,521.86 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.80x = 489,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,451.40/1,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.32

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