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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.27, 1,580.19 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.27, 1,580.19 and 322.83 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.27 : 1,580.19 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.27/1,580.19 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.27x = 1,580.19 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.27x = 510,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,131.93/1,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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