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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.14, 1,578.10 and 321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.14, 1,578.10 and 321.74 is: 482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.14 : 1,578.10 = 321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.14/1,578.10 = 321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.14x = 1,578.10 × 321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.14x = 507,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,737.89/1,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.58

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