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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.65, 1,575.51 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.65, 1,575.51 and 320.06 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.65 : 1,575.51 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.65/1,575.51 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.65x = 1,575.51 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.65x = 504,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,249.85/1,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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