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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.51, 1,580.01 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.51, 1,580.01 and 322.89 is: 484.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.51 : 1,580.01 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.51/1,580.01 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.51x = 1,580.01 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.51x = 510,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,169.43/1,053.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.26

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