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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.97, 1,577.95 and 321.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.97, 1,577.95 and 321.55 is: 482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.97 : 1,577.95 = 321.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.97/1,577.95 = 321.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.97x = 1,577.95 × 321.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.97x = 507,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,385.07/1,051.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.32

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