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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.75, 1,579.06 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.75, 1,579.06 and 322.27 is: 483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.75 : 1,579.06 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.75/1,579.06 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.75x = 1,579.06 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.75x = 508,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,878.91/1,052.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.38

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