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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.09, 1,576.61 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.09, 1,576.61 and 320.66 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.09 : 1,576.61 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.09/1,576.61 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.09x = 1,576.61 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.09x = 505,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,555.76/1,051.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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