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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.90, 1,587 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.90, 1,587 and 327.54 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.90 : 1,587 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.90/1,587 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.90x = 1,587 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.90x = 519,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,798.05/1,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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