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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.37, 1,578.72 and 321.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.37, 1,578.72 and 321.88 is: 482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.37 : 1,578.72 = 321.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.37/1,578.72 = 321.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.37x = 1,578.72 × 321.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.37x = 508,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,158.39/1,052.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.87

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