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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.21, 1,579.44 and 322.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.21, 1,579.44 and 322.59 is: 483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.21 : 1,579.44 = 322.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.21/1,579.44 = 322.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.21x = 1,579.44 × 322.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.21x = 509,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,511.55/1,053.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.77

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