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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.71, 1,577.57 and 321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.71, 1,577.57 and 321.29 is: 481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.71 : 1,577.57 = 321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.71/1,577.57 = 321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.71x = 1,577.57 × 321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.71x = 506,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,857.47/1,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.94

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