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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.39, 1,585.87 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.39, 1,585.87 and 326.79 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.39 : 1,585.87 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.39/1,585.87 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.39x = 1,585.87 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.39x = 518,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,245.64/1,057.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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