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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.95, 1,577.86 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.95, 1,577.86 and 321.47 is: 482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.95 : 1,577.86 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.95/1,577.86 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.95x = 1,577.86 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.95x = 507,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,227.17/1,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.18

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