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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.55, 1,577.21 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.55, 1,577.21 and 321.13 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.55 : 1,577.21 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.55/1,577.21 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.55x = 1,577.21 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.55x = 506,486.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,486.31/1,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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