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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.85, 1,580.78 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.85, 1,580.78 and 323.43 is: 485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.85 : 1,580.78 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.85/1,580.78 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.85x = 1,580.78 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.85x = 511,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,272.48/1,053.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.15

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