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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.94, 1,576.54 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.94, 1,576.54 and 320.56 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.94 : 1,576.54 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.94/1,576.54 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.94x = 1,576.54 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.94x = 505,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,375.66/1,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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