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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.58, 1,577.37 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.58, 1,577.37 and 321.14 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.58 : 1,577.37 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.58/1,577.37 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.58x = 1,577.37 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.58x = 506,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,556.60/1,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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