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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.27, 1,575.72 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.27, 1,575.72 and 319.92 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.27 : 1,575.72 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.27/1,575.72 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.27x = 1,575.72 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.27x = 504,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,104.34/1,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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