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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.62, 1,575.90 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.62, 1,575.90 and 320.17 is: 480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.62 : 1,575.90 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.62/1,575.90 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.62x = 1,575.90 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.62x = 504,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,548.02/1,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.24

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