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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.86, 1,586.03 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.86, 1,586.03 and 327.02 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.86 : 1,586.03 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.86/1,586.03 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.86x = 1,586.03 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.86x = 518,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,653.97/1,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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