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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.42, 1,575.63 and 320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.42, 1,575.63 and 320 is: 480

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.42 : 1,575.63 = 320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.42/1,575.63 = 320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.42x = 1,575.63 × 320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.42x = 504,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,201.60/1,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480

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