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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.96, 1,579.52 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.96, 1,579.52 and 322.56 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.96 : 1,579.52 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.96/1,579.52 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.96x = 1,579.52 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.96x = 509,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,489.97/1,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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