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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.99, 1,576.45 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.99, 1,576.45 and 320.58 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.99 : 1,576.45 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.99/1,576.45 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.99x = 1,576.45 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.99x = 505,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,378.34/1,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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