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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.21, 1,576.62 and 310.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.21, 1,576.62 and 310.67 is: 465.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.21 : 1,576.62 = 310.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.21/1,576.62 = 310.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.21x = 1,576.62 × 310.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.21x = 489,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,806.56/1,051.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.94

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