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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.38, 1,576.69 and 310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.38, 1,576.69 and 310.77 is: 466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.38 : 1,576.69 = 310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.38/1,576.69 = 310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.38x = 1,576.69 × 310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.38x = 489,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,987.17/1,051.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.04

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