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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.08, 1,576.62 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.08, 1,576.62 and 320.65 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.08 : 1,576.62 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.08/1,576.62 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.08x = 1,576.62 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.08x = 505,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,543.20/1,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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