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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.83, 1,575.79 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.83, 1,575.79 and 320.24 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.83 : 1,575.79 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.83/1,575.79 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.83x = 1,575.79 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.83x = 504,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,630.99/1,050.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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