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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.95, 1,586.90 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.95, 1,586.90 and 327.44 is: 491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.95 : 1,586.90 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.95/1,586.90 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.95x = 1,586.90 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.95x = 519,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,606.60/1,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.15

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