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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021, 1,531.59 and 327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021, 1,531.59 and 327.77 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021 : 1,531.59 = 327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021/1,531.59 = 327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021x = 1,531.59 × 327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021x = 502,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,009.25/1,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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