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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.13, 1,576.70 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.13, 1,576.70 and 320.72 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.13 : 1,576.70 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.13/1,576.70 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.13x = 1,576.70 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.13x = 505,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,669.74/1,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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