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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.80, 1,522.36 and 321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.80, 1,522.36 and 321.30 is: 482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.80 : 1,522.36 = 321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.80/1,522.36 = 321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.80x = 1,522.36 × 321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.80x = 489,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,134.67/1,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.00

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