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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.33, 1,580.18 and 322.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.33, 1,580.18 and 322.85 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.33 : 1,580.18 = 322.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.33/1,580.18 = 322.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.33x = 1,580.18 × 322.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.33x = 510,151.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,151.60/1,053.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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