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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.56, 1,580.39 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.56, 1,580.39 and 323.21 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.56 : 1,580.39 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.56/1,580.39 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.56x = 1,580.39 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.56x = 510,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,788.33/1,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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