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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.50, 1,586.46 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.50, 1,586.46 and 327.05 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.50 : 1,586.46 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.50/1,586.46 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.50x = 1,586.46 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.50x = 518,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,843.81/1,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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