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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.94, 1,579.54 and 322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.94, 1,579.54 and 322.40 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.94 : 1,579.54 = 322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.94/1,579.54 = 322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.94x = 1,579.54 × 322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.94x = 509,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,243.70/1,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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