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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.31, 1,578.65 and 321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.31, 1,578.65 and 321.81 is: 482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.31 : 1,578.65 = 321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.31/1,578.65 = 321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.31x = 1,578.65 × 321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.31x = 508,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,023.75/1,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.77

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