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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.43, 1,580.31 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.43, 1,580.31 and 322.93 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.43 : 1,580.31 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.43/1,580.31 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.43x = 1,580.31 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.43x = 510,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,329.51/1,053.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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