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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.68, 1,576.20 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.68, 1,576.20 and 320.08 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.68 : 1,576.20 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.68/1,576.20 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.68x = 1,576.20 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.68x = 504,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,510.10/1,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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