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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.47, 1,578.60 and 322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.47, 1,578.60 and 322.05 is: 483.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.47 : 1,578.60 = 322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.47/1,578.60 = 322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.47x = 1,578.60 × 322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.47x = 508,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,388.13/1,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.04

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