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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.10, 1,575.89 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.10, 1,575.89 and 320.28 is: 480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.10 : 1,575.89 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.10/1,575.89 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.10x = 1,575.89 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.10x = 504,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,719.74/1,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.18

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