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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.18, 1,576.95 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.18, 1,576.95 and 320.58 is: 480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.18 : 1,576.95 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.18/1,576.95 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.18x = 1,576.95 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.18x = 505,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,538.63/1,051.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.92

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