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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.86, 1,580.82 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.86, 1,580.82 and 323.44 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.86 : 1,580.82 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.86/1,580.82 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.86x = 1,580.82 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.86x = 511,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,300.42/1,053.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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