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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.22, 1,585.68 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.22, 1,585.68 and 326.74 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.22 : 1,585.68 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.22/1,585.68 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.22x = 1,585.68 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.22x = 518,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,105.08/1,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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