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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.67, 1,592.49 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.67, 1,592.49 and 321.27 is: 481.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.67 : 1,592.49 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.67/1,592.49 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.67x = 1,592.49 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.67x = 511,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,627.93/1,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.91

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