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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.93, 1,576.38 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.93, 1,576.38 and 320.49 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.93 : 1,576.38 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.93/1,576.38 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.93x = 1,576.38 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.93x = 505,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,214.03/1,050.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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