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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.96, 1,575.94 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.96, 1,575.94 and 320.34 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.96 : 1,575.94 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.96/1,575.94 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.96x = 1,575.94 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.96x = 504,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,836.62/1,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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