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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.52, 1,577.21 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.52, 1,577.21 and 321.03 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.52 : 1,577.21 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.52/1,577.21 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.52x = 1,577.21 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.52x = 506,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,330.12/1,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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