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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.87, 1,522.31 and 321.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.87, 1,522.31 and 321.53 is: 482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.87 : 1,522.31 = 321.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.87/1,522.31 = 321.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.87x = 1,522.31 × 321.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.87x = 489,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,470.27/1,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.30

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