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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.54, 1,578.90 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.54, 1,578.90 and 322.28 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.54 : 1,578.90 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.54/1,578.90 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.54x = 1,578.90 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.54x = 508,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,847.89/1,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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