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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.12, 1,578.26 and 322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.12, 1,578.26 and 322.21 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.12 : 1,578.26 = 322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.12/1,578.26 = 322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.12x = 1,578.26 × 322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.12x = 508,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,523.26/1,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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