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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.73, 1,579.13 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.73, 1,579.13 and 322.31 is: 483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.73 : 1,579.13 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.73/1,579.13 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.73x = 1,579.13 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.73x = 508,969.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,969.39/1,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.48

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