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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.12, 1,585.90 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.12, 1,585.90 and 326.66 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.12 : 1,585.90 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.12/1,585.90 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.12x = 1,585.90 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.12x = 518,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,050.09/1,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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