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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.48, 1,586.23 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.48, 1,586.23 and 326.88 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.48 : 1,586.23 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.48/1,586.23 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.48x = 1,586.23 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.48x = 518,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,506.05/1,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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