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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.04, 1,577.64 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.04, 1,577.64 and 321.60 is: 482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.04 : 1,577.64 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.04/1,577.64 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.04x = 1,577.64 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.04x = 507,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,369.02/1,052.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.27

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