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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.56, 1,586.34 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.56, 1,586.34 and 327.12 is: 490.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.56 : 1,586.34 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.56/1,586.34 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.56x = 1,586.34 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.56x = 518,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,913.97/1,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.67

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