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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.05, 1,585.98 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.05, 1,585.98 and 326.88 is: 490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.05 : 1,585.98 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.05/1,585.98 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.05x = 1,585.98 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.05x = 518,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,425.14/1,057.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.45

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