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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.26, 1,586.10 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.26, 1,586.10 and 326.81 is: 490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.26 : 1,586.10 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.26/1,586.10 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.26x = 1,586.10 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.26x = 518,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,358.53/1,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.28

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