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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.53, 1,580.22 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.53, 1,580.22 and 323.16 is: 484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.53 : 1,580.22 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.53/1,580.22 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.53x = 1,580.22 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.53x = 510,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,663.90/1,053.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.72

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