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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.31, 1,585.69 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.31, 1,585.69 and 326.49 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.31 : 1,585.69 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.31/1,585.69 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.31x = 1,585.69 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.31x = 517,711.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,711.93/1,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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