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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.67, 1,576 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.67, 1,576 and 320.25 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.67 : 1,576 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.67/1,576 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.67x = 1,576 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.67x = 504,714
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,714/1,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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