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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.01, 1,577.97 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.01, 1,577.97 and 321.66 is: 482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.01 : 1,577.97 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.01/1,577.97 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.01x = 1,577.97 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.01x = 507,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,569.83/1,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.48

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