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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057, 1,585.36 and 326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057, 1,585.36 and 326.51 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057 : 1,585.36 = 326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057/1,585.36 = 326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057x = 1,585.36 × 326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057x = 517,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,635.89/1,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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