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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.87, 1,576.53 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.87, 1,576.53 and 320.51 is: 480.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.87 : 1,576.53 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.87/1,576.53 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.87x = 1,576.53 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.87x = 505,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,285.75/1,050.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.83

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