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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.56, 1,577.34 and 321.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.56, 1,577.34 and 321.21 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.56 : 1,577.34 = 321.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.56/1,577.34 = 321.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.56x = 1,577.34 × 321.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.56x = 506,657.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,657.38/1,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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