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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.96, 1,579.51 and 322.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.96, 1,579.51 and 322.66 is: 484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.96 : 1,579.51 = 322.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.96/1,579.51 = 322.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.96x = 1,579.51 × 322.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.96x = 509,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,644.70/1,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.01

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