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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.14, 1,310.60 and 326.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.14, 1,310.60 and 326.17 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.14 : 1,310.60 = 326.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.14/1,310.60 = 326.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.14x = 1,310.60 × 326.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.14x = 427,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,476.77/874.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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