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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.62, 1,576.25 and 320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.62, 1,576.25 and 320.21 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.62 : 1,576.25 = 320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.62/1,576.25 = 320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.62x = 1,576.25 × 320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.62x = 504,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,723.93/1,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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